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Pimiento vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pimiento and Butterbur different?

  • Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Butterbur is richer in Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 59% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 44 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterbur. While Pimiento contains 133µg of Vitamin A RAE, Butterbur contains only 3µg.

Pimento, canned and Butterbur, (fuki), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +1580%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +1580%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +110.2%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
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 A +5210%
Contains more Vitamin C +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5210%
Contains more Vitamin C +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Other +265%
Equal in Water - 94.5
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Other +265%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 1.1g 0.39g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.04g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 3.61g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 14kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Butterbur
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 1.68mg 0.1mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 17mg 12mg Pimiento
Potassium 158mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 14mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.19mg 0.16mg Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.092mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 2655IU 50IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 3µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 31.5mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Butterbur
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.2mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.032mg Butterbur
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.096mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 10µg Butterbur
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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.