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Cayenne pepper vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cayenne pepper and Pumpkin

  • Pumpkin contains less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Cayenne pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 199% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 100 times less Vitamin K than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 80.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pumpkin has 0.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +1268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1588.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +876.7%
Contains more Potassium +775.7%
Contains more Zinc +978.3%
Contains more Copper +309.9%
Contains more Manganese +2147.2%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +886.7%
Contains more Iron +1268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1588.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +876.7%
Contains more Potassium +775.7%
Contains more Zinc +978.3%
Contains more Copper +309.9%
Contains more Manganese +2147.2%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
9
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin A +623%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1078.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2006.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5468.2%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Pumpkin
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +623%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1078.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2006.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5468.2%
Contains more Folate +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Protein +1568.1%
Contains more Fats +24571.4%
Contains more Carbs +1055.7%
Contains more Other +874.2%
Contains more Water +1063.9%
Cayenne pepper
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
Pumpkin
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1568.1%
Contains more Fats +24571.4%
Contains more Carbs +1055.7%
Contains more Other +874.2%
Contains more Water +1063.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Pumpkin
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper Pumpkin
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 Cayenne pepper Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 3.8g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.72g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.07g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 4.9g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 20kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 27.2g 1.1g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.57mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 9mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 230mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 2.48mg 0.23mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.091mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.089mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 5755IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 288µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0.8mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 4.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.031mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.078mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.413mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.044mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 9µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.009g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.004g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.26g)
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 - 3.223g)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.