Pumpkin vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between pumpkins and chili pepper
- Pumpkins have more vitamin A; however, chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 154% more.
- Pumpkins have 6 times more vitamin A than chili pepper. Pumpkins have 288µg of vitamin A, while chili pepper has 48µg.
- Pumpkins are lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.1% |
| 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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2957.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.8% |
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +528.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.7% |
~equal in
Water
~88.02g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5875% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 143.7mg | 154% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.506mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 48µg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 14µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.413mg | 1.244mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.187mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 322mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.239g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.72g | 1.87g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 10.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.07g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.9g | 8.81g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.8g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.08g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.024g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)