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Pumpkin flowers vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin flowers and Peppers?

  • Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 238% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 3 times more Folate than Peppers. Pumpkin flowers have 59µg of Folate, while Peppers have 23µg.

We used Pumpkin flowers, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 46
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 46

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 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.1%
Contains more Folate +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Water - 87.74
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.4%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2625%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 1.03g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.07g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 3.28g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 15kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 39mg 18mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 49mg 46mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 1179IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 28mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 59µg 23µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers 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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.