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Pimiento vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pimiento and Mustard Greens

  • Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 487% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 3 times less Vitamin C than Pimiento. Pimiento has 84.9mg of Vitamin C, while Mustard Greens has 25.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Pimento, canned and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 162
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 162

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 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +7041%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +7041%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 91.78
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pimiento Mustard Greens
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 Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.51g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.3g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 5.1g 4.51g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 2.71g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 1.9g 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 6mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 1.68mg 0.87mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 17mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 158mg 162mg Mustard Greens
Sodium 14mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.19mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.049mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 2655IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 84.9mg 25.3mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.433mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.098mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 9µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 8.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
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 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.046g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens 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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.