Ginger vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ginger and Pimiento different?
- Ginger is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 89% higher.
- Ginger contains 7 times more Magnesium than Pimiento. While Ginger contains 43mg of Magnesium, Pimiento contains only 6mg.
Ginger root, raw and Pimento, canned are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +616.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
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 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1930% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1598% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +670% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.161g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 80kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 84.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 3.2g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 5.1g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg | 158mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.68mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.71g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2655IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 133µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.092mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8.3µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.045g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.161g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.058mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.049mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.034mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.022mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
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.