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Chili pepper vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili pepper and Pumpkin flowers

  • Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, yet Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 129% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Chili pepper contains 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Chili pepper contains 322mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers contain only 173mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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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 +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Folate +156.5%
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Folate +156.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Other +83%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Other +83%
Equal in Water - 95.15

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 -14.3%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 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 -14.3%

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 flowers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.28g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 1.03g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.07g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 3.28g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 15kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.03mg 0.7mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 43mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 322mg 173mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 952IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 28mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.042mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.075mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
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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Chili pepper Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.