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Cassava vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cassava and Pimiento?

  • Cassava is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Folate, yet Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 71% more.
  • Cassava has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pimiento. While Cassava has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, Pimiento has only 0.017mg.

We used Cassava, raw and Pimento, canned types in this article.

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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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Equal in Sodium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +20323.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +336.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +20323.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +336.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +646.3%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +56%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
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 +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +646.3%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +56%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.4%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 3.2g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.1g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 38.06g 5.1g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 23kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g 2.71g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 16mg 6mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 17mg Cassava
Potassium 271mg 158mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 14mg
Zinc 0.34mg 0.19mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.092mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 20.6mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.017mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.06mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.615mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.01mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 27µg 6µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.014mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.039mg 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.044mg 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.011mg 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.035mg 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.02mg 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.02g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
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.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.