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Chili pepper vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chili pepper and Pumpkin

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 154% more.
  • Chili pepper has 18 times more Vitamin K than Pumpkin. Chili pepper has 14µg of Vitamin K, while Pumpkin has 0.8µg.
  • Pumpkin is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 15

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +2957.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin A +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2957.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin A +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.201

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.7%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +159.7%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5875%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5875%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili pepper Pumpkin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.8g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 0.72g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.07g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 4.9g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 20kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 15mg Pumpkin
Iron 1.03mg 0.57mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 30mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 230mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.26mg 0.23mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.091mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 143.7mg 4.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.031mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.078mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.413mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.201mg
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.044mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 9µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 0.8µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.009mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.021mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.023mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.034mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.039mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.008mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.023mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.011mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.009g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.004g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Chili pepper
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.