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, 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 than Bell pepper. Pumpkin has 288µg of Vitamin A, 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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1610.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +825% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
4.9 g
Water:
93.69 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~4.64g
~equal in
Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 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 | -36.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Calories | 20kcal | 20kcal | |
| Protein | 0.72g | 0.86g |
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| Fats | 0.07g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 80.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.8g | 2.94g |
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| Carbs | 4.9g | 4.64g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 230mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 2.08g | 2.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 370IU |
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| Vitamin A | 288µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.37mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.122mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 7.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.058g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.024mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.092mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.036mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 1.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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
34%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
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 - 0.021g)
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 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.