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Kale vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kale and Pimiento?

  • Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, and Calcium, yet Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 674% more.
  • Kale has 12 times more Calcium than Pimiento. While Kale has 72mg of Calcium, Pimiento has only 6mg.

We used Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pimento, canned types 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.
Kale
8
:
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +352.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +352.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%

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.
Kale
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +413%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9743.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
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 +413%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +9743.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kale
4
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Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 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 +72.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kale
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kale 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 Kale Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.2g Kale
Protein 1.9g 1.1g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 5.1g Kale
Calories 28kcal 23kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g 2.71g Kale
Fiber 2g 1.9g Kale
Calcium 72mg 6mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Kale
Phosphorus 28mg 17mg Kale
Potassium 228mg 158mg Kale
Sodium 23mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.24mg 0.19mg Kale
Copper 0.156mg 0.049mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg 0.092mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 2655IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 133µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.69mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.017mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.06mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.01mg Kale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 13µg 6µg Kale
Vitamin K 817µg 8.3µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.014mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg 0.04mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.036mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg 0.058mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg 0.049mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg 0.013mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.034mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg 0.046mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg 0.022mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.02g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.161g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kale 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
258%
Kale
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale
Kale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale 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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.