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Pimiento vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pimiento and Tomato

  • Tomato has less Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
  • Pimiento has 6 times more Iron than Tomato. Pimiento has 1.68mg of Iron, while Tomato has 0.27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pimento, canned and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 Iron +522.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.9%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +790%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.9
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +790%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.594
Equal in Vitamin K - 7.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.69g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 0.88g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 3.89g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Pimiento
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.71g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 1.9g 1.2g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 10mg Tomato
Iron 1.68mg 0.27mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Tomato
Phosphorus 17mg 24mg Tomato
Potassium 158mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 14mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.17mg Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.092mg 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin A 2655IU 833IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 42µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.54mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 13.7mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.019mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.594mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 8.3µg 7.9µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.006mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.027mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.018mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg 0.025mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.027mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.006mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.027mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg 0.018mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.083g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.