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Chili Pepper vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chili Pepper and pumpkin seeds

  • Chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, while pumpkin seeds have more zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 269% more than pumpkin seeds.
  • Chili Pepper contain 19 times more vitamin A than pumpkin seeds. While chili Pepper contain 1179IU of vitamin A, pumpkin seeds contain only 62IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chili Pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +948%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.3%
Contains more IronIron +175.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +651.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1849.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +827.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +468.2%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54736.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8013.8%

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 seeds
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 0.3mg 269%
Zinc 0.3mg 10.3mg 91%
Fiber 1.5g 18.4g 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 8.844g 58%
Copper 0.174mg 0.69mg 57%
Magnesium 25mg 262mg 56%
Protein 2g 18.55g 33%
Fats 0.2g 19.4g 30%
Iron 1.2mg 3.31mg 26%
Calories 40kcal 446kcal 20%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.037mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.021g 3.67g 17%
Potassium 340mg 919mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 6.032g 15%
Carbs 9.46g 53.75g 15%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Manganese 0.237mg 0.496mg 11%
Phosphorus 46mg 92mg 7%
Vitamin A 59µg 3µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.286mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 55mg 4%
Folate 23µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.052mg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 7.96g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 5.1g N/A
Sodium 7mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper Pumpkin seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Chili Pepper
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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/170497/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.