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Garden asparagus vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Pimiento

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 88% higher.
  • Pimiento has 27 times less Vitamin B5 than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 0.274mg of Vitamin B5, while Pimiento has 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Pimento, canned.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.2%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.2%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%

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 E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +401.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +100%
Contains more Other +45%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden asparagus Pimiento
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Garden asparagus Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 2.2g 1.1g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 3.88g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 2.71g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 1.9g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 6mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 1.68mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 17mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 158mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.19mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.092mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.69mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.017mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.06mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.615mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 52µg 6µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 8.3µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.014mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.04mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.036mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.058mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.013mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.034mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.046mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.022mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.045g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.