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

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Bell pepper different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 58% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 6 times more Folate than Bell pepper. While Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, Bell pepper contains only 10µg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Potassium - 175
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Potassium - 175

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 A +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 2.94g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 0.86g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.07g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 3.28g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 15kcal 20kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 39mg 10mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 0.34mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 20mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 5mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 370IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 18µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 28mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.028mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.48mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 59µg 10µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.058g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.008g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Bell pepper
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.