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Pumpkin vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin and Bell pepper?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bell pepper. Pumpkin has 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bell pepper has 18µg.

We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, sweet, 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%

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 +1455.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin C +1610.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +825%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103%
Contains more Vitamin C +1610.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +825%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.64
Equal in Water - 93.89
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.64
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 2.94g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.86g Bell pepper
Fats 0.07g 0.17g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.9g 4.64g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 20kcal
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.08g 2.4g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 15mg 10mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.57mg 0.34mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 30mg 20mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 175mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.13mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.066mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 5755IU 370IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 18µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.37mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.028mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.099mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 9µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 0.8µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.021mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.034mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.008mg 0.007mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.025mg 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.058g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.008g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Bell pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
37%
Pumpkin
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
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.

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/168449/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.