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Pumpkin vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin and Pimiento?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pimiento. Pumpkin has 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pimiento has 133µg.

We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.092
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.092
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 A +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1910%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +1706.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +937.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 A +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1910%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +1706.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 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 Other +55%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 3.2g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 1.1g Pimiento
Fats 0.07g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 4.9g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.08g 2.71g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 15mg 6mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.57mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 9mg 6mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 30mg 17mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 158mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 14mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.19mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.089mg 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 5755IU 2655IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 133µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.69mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.017mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.01mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0.8µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.021mg 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.034mg 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.039mg 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.008mg 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.025mg 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.011mg 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.045g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
37%
Pumpkin
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.