Pumpkin vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkins and chili Pepper
- Pumpkins have more vitamin A, while chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, copper, iron, and manganese.
- Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 264% more than pumpkins.
- Pumpkins contain 5 times more vitamin A than chili Pepper. While pumpkins contain 288µg of vitamin A, chili Pepper contain only 59µg.
- The amount of sugar in pumpkins is lower.
- Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, while the glycemic index of pumpkins is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +388.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5059.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1687.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.1% |
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Water
~87.74g
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Other
~0.6g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2625% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 242.5mg | 264% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 59µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.278mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.174mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.9g | 9.46g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.109g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.08g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
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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
15%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)