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Meatball vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Meatball and Pimiento

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Folate, Choline, and Zinc, however, Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento covers your daily Vitamin C needs 94% more than Meatball.
  • Pimiento has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 +316.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1923.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +847.4%
Contains more Copper +1340.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1923.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains more Zinc +847.4%
Contains more Copper +1340.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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 E +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 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 E +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4900%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +60.5%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 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 +1809.1%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2798.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2798.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.2g Meatball
Protein 21g 1.1g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.3g Meatball
Carbs 8g 5.1g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 23kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 2.71g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 1.9g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 6mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 1.68mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 17mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 158mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 1.8mg 0.19mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.049mg Meatball
Manganese 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.69mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.017mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.06mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.615mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.01mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 78µg 6µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.3µg Pimiento
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 1.425g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.02g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.161g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Pimiento
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball 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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.