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Scallion vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallion and Pimiento

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, Folate, and Calcium, however, Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 166% higher.
  • Pimiento has 12 times less Calcium than Scallion. Scallion has 72mg of Calcium, while Pimiento has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
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 +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%

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 B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2394%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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 B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2394%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallion Pimiento
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 3.2g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 1.1g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 7.34g 5.1g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 23kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 2.71g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 1.9g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 6mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 17mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 158mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.39mg 0.19mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.049mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.092mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 18.8mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.017mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.01mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 64µg 6µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 8.3µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.014mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.04mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.036mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.058mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.049mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.013mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.034mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.046mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.022mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.045g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.02g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
63%
Scallion
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.