Bell pepper vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between bell peppers and pimiento?
- Bell peppers have less vitamin A and iron than pimiento.
- Pimiento's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 46% higher.
- Bell peppers have a lower glycemic index than pimiento.
We used Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Pimento, canned types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +394.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +890% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +638.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~5.1g
~equal in
Water
~93.1g
~equal in
Other
~0.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.68mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 133µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 80.4mg | 84.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.099mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 7.4µg | 8.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 0.215mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.615mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.122mg | 0.092mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.86g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.64g | 5.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.94g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 6.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.058g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.024mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.092mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.036mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
31%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.