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Pimiento vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pimiento and Cauliflower different?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, Choline, and Vitamin K.
  • Pimiento covers your daily need of Vitamin C 41% more than Cauliflower.

Pimento, canned and Cauliflower, raw types were used 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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
3
:
7
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Cauliflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
5
:
4
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6570%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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%
Cauliflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6570%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
3
:
2
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Carbs - 4.97
Equal in Water - 92.07
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Cauliflower
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +74.5%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Carbs - 4.97
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Cauliflower
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.97g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 4.97g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.71g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 1.9g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 6mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1.68mg 0.42mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 17mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 158mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 14mg 30mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.049mg 0.039mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.092mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 2655IU 0IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.08mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 48.2mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.507mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.184mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 8.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.04mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.058mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.049mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.046mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.022mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.13g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.031g Pimiento
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Cauliflower
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
47%
Pimiento
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.