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Peppers vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peppers and Pimiento

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin K, while Pimiento have more Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 175% more than Pimiento.
  • Peppers contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Pimiento. While Peppers contain 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Pimiento contains only 0.017mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Peppers
Peppers
9
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1
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +40%
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +157.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +40%

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.
Peppers
Peppers
8
:
1
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin C +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Peppers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Pimiento
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 C +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
3
:
2
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Water - 93.1
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Pimiento
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 +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
1
:
2
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Peppers
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.2g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.1g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 9.46g 5.1g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 23kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 2.71g Pimiento
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 18mg 6mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 25mg 6mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 17mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 158mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 14mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.19mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.049mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.092mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Peppers
Vitamin A 1179IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.69mg
Vitamin C 242.5mg 84.9mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.017mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.615mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.01mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.215mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 6µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 8.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.014mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.04mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.036mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.058mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.049mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.013mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.034mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.046mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.022mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.045g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.