Pumpkin vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pumpkin and bell peppers
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin B2, and iron; however, bell peppers are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
- Pumpkin covers your daily vitamin A needs 163% more than bell peppers.
- Bell peppers contain 4 times less vitamin B2 than pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 0.11mg of vitamin B2, while bell peppers contain 0.028mg.
- The glycemic index of pumpkin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +186.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +793.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +572.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.6 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
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Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.005 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1140% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9mg | 80.4mg | 79% |
| Vitamin A | 426µg | 18µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.224mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 175mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 7.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.