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Pumpkin vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Cayenne pepper

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 in Cayenne pepper is higher than in Pumpkin.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin E 192% more than Pumpkin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +604.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +492.4%
Contains more IronIron +875%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +565.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2833.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 30% 511% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +748.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2714.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1350.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3916.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7200%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +528%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1037.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1101%
Contains more FatsFats +17170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +771.2%
Contains more OtherOther +655%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21053.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 26kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 1g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.1g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 9mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 6g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 6.5g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 12mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 21mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 340mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.8mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 2.76g 10.34g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.127mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.32mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 44mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 1mg 30mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 8513IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 426µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 1.06mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.125mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.3µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 1.1µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 16µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 8.2mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.052g 3.26g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Pumpkin
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.