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

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin flowers and Chili pepper

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 129% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 3 times more Calcium than Chili pepper. While Pumpkin flowers contain 39mg of Calcium, Chili pepper contains only 14mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin flowers, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 +104.5%
Contains more Folate +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Folate +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%

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 - 88.02
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Fats +528.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Other +83%
Equal in Water - 88.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5875%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5875%

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 Chili pepper
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 Pumpkin flowers Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 1.03g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.07g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 3.28g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 15kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 39mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 43mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 5mg 9mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 952IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 48µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 28mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 59µg 23µg 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 0.036g 0.042g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers Chili 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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
18%
Chili pepper

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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.