Beetroot vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and pimiento
- Beetroot has more folate and manganese, while pimiento has more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin K.
- Pimiento covers your daily need for vitamin C, 89% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 18 times more folate than pimiento. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, pimiento contains only 6µg.
- Pimiento has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pimiento is 45, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1632.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 84.9mg | 89% |
| Folate | 109µg | 6µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 133µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.68mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.092mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 8.3µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 158mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.615mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Choline | 6mg | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)