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Pimiento vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pimiento and Garden asparagus

  • Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 88% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pimiento. Pimiento has 133µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Garden asparagus has 38µg.

Food types used in this article are Pimento, canned and Asparagus, raw.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.2%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.2%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%

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 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +401.2%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +741.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +401.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 93.22
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 93.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pimiento Garden asparagus
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 1.78g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 3.88g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Pimiento
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 2.71g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 1.9g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 6mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 1.68mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 17mg 52mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 158mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 14mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.19mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.049mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.092mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 0.2µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 2655IU 756IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 38µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 84.9mg 5.6mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.091mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 8.3µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.04mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.058mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.049mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.013mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.046mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.022mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.05g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.