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Collard Greens vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Collard Greens and Pimiento

  • Collard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Choline, however, Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Collard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 332% more than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento contains 24 times less Calcium than Collard Greens. Collard Greens contains 141mg of Calcium, while Pimiento contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2080%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4798.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.615
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
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 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2080%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4798.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.615

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 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 Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.161
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.161

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Collard Greens Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 1.65g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 2.71g 1.1g Collard Greens
Fats 0.72g 0.3g Collard Greens
Carbs 5.65g 5.1g Collard Greens
Calories 33kcal 23kcal Collard Greens
Sugar 0.4g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fiber 4g 1.9g Collard Greens
Calcium 141mg 6mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.13mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Collard Greens
Phosphorus 32mg 17mg Collard Greens
Potassium 117mg 158mg Pimiento
Sodium 15mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.23mg 0.19mg Collard Greens
Copper 0.051mg 0.049mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.51mg 0.092mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 7600IU 2655IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 380µg 133µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.69mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 18.2mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.017mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.06mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.575mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.218mg 0.01mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 16µg 6µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg 8.3µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.014mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg 0.04mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg 0.036mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg 0.058mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg 0.049mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg 0.013mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.034mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg 0.046mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg 0.022mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.02g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g 0.161g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Collard Greens 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
138%
Collard Greens
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Collard Greens
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.