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Pimiento vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pimiento and Olive?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, yet Olive is richer in Copper, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Pimiento has 24 times more Vitamin B6 than Olive. Pimiento has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Olive has 0.009mg.
  • Pimiento contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pimento, canned and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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.
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Olive
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +1875%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +360%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +412.2%
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 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +1875%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +360%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +412.2%
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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2
Olive
Contains more Vitamin A +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +9333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
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 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +9333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1562.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Olive
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +3460%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Other +457.5%
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +3460%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Other +457.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Olive
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.8%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Olive Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.06g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 0.84g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 5.1g 6.26g Olive
Calories 23kcal 115kcal Olive
Sugar 2.71g 0g Olive
Fiber 1.9g 3.2g Olive
Calcium 6mg 88mg Olive
Iron 1.68mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 6mg 4mg Pimiento
Phosphorus 17mg 3mg Pimiento
Potassium 158mg 8mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 735mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.22mg Olive
Copper 0.049mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.092mg 0.02mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Olive
Vitamin A 2655IU 403IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 20µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 84.9mg 0.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.003mg Pimiento
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.037mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.015mg Olive
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin K 8.3µg 1.4µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.026mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.031mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg 0.05mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.032mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.012mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.029mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg 0.038mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 0.045g 1.415g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.