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Pumpkin vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin and Chili pepper

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, while Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 150% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chili pepper contains 48µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pumpkin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin, 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 +50%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 322
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
Equal in Potassium - 322
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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 +794.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1496.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1172.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +794.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1496.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1172.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Equal in Other - 0.86
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +87%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Equal in Water - 88.02
Equal in Other - 0.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4680%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 6g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 1g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.1g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 6.5g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 26kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 2.76g 5.3g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 21mg 14mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 44mg 43mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 322mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.26mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.125mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 8513IU 952IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 48µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.69mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.086mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 16µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.029mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.046mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.054mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.011mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.035mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.016mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.