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Lambsquarters vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Pimiento?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Pimiento in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 50% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 52 times more Calcium than Pimiento. While Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, Pimiento has only 6mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.5%
Contains more Potassium +186.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.5%
Contains more Potassium +186.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%

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 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
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 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 84.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +281.8%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Water +10.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 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 +281.8%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.1%
Contains more Other +750%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters 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 Lambsquarters Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.2g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.1g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 5.1g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 2.71g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.9g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 6mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 34mg 6mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 158mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.44mg 0.19mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 2655IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 133µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 80mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.06mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.615mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.01mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.215mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.014mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.058mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.013mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.046mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.022mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.02g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.161g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters 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
101%
Lambsquarters
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.