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Pimiento vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pimiento and Borage?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Borage is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 55% higher.
  • Pimiento has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Borage. Pimiento has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Borage has 0.084mg.

We used Pimento, canned and Borage, 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 -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +279.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +1450%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +279.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin C +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
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 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 93
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +955%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +955%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pimiento Borage
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 Pimiento Borage Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.06g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 5.1g 3.06g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 21kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Borage
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 93mg Borage
Iron 1.68mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 6mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 17mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 158mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 14mg 80mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.2mg Borage
Copper 0.049mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.092mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 2655IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 35mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.041mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.084mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 13µg Borage
Vitamin K 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 0.045g 0.17g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.109g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Borage
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
47%
Pimiento
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.