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Pimiento vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pimiento and Amaranth leaves?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, yet Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 943% higher.
  • Pimiento has 2 times more Vitamin C than Amaranth leaves. Pimiento has 84.9mg of Vitamin C, while Amaranth leaves have 43.3mg.

We used Pimento, canned and Amaranth leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -30%
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Iron +38.1%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +286.7%
Contains more Zinc +373.7%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Manganese +862%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Iron +38.1%
Contains more Magnesium +816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +286.7%
Contains more Zinc +373.7%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Manganese +862%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 C +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Folate +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13634.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2917
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.658
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540%
Contains more Folate +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13634.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2917
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.658

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Other +275%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.69
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Other +275%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.147
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.147

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pimiento Amaranth leaves
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 Pimiento Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 1.1g 2.46g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 5.1g 4.02g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 23kcal
Sugar 2.71g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 1.68mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 6mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 17mg 50mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 158mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 14mg 20mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.049mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.092mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2655IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 43.3mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.192mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 8.3µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.04mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.058mg 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.049mg 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.013mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.046mg 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.022mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.091g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.147g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
47%
Pimiento
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves 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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.