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Dandelion greens vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Pimiento

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Manganese, however, Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 642% more than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento has 31 times less Calcium than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 187mg of Calcium, while Pimiento has 6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, 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 Calcium +3016.7%
Contains more Iron +84.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Copper +249%
Contains more Manganese +271.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3016.7%
Contains more Iron +84.5%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Copper +249%
Contains more Manganese +271.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%

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 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +9278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +9278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +350%
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +145.5%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +350%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion 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 Dandelion greens Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.2g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.1g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 5.1g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 23kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 2.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.9g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 6mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.68mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 6mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 158mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.41mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.049mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.092mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 2655IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 133µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.69mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.06mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.615mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.01mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.215mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 6µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 8.3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.161g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion 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
246%
Dandelion greens
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.