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Bell pepper vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bell pepper and Pimiento?

  • Bell pepper has less Iron, and Vitamin A RAE than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Iron is 17% higher.

We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Pimento, canned 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
7
:
3
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Iron +394.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 158
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Iron +394.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 158

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
4
:
6
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Bell pepper
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%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
3
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 0.4
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 0.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
0
:
3
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.7%
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 0.86g 1.1g Pimiento
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 4.64g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 2.71g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 10mg 6mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.34mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 20mg 17mg Bell pepper
Potassium 175mg 158mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 14mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.19mg Pimiento
Copper 0.066mg 0.049mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Pimiento
Vitamin A 370IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 80.4mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.017mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.06mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.01mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.215mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 6µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.036mg 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.036mg 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.039mg 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.007mg 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0.034mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.01mg 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Pimiento
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
34%
Bell pepper
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients
  2. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.