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Pimiento vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pimiento and Scallion

  • Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Scallion has more Vitamin K, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 166% higher.
  • Scallion has 5 times less Vitamin C than Pimiento. Pimiento has 84.9mg of Vitamin C, while Scallion has 18.8mg.

Food types used in this article are Pimento, canned and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2394%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2394%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 1.1g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 23kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.71g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 1.9g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 6mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1.68mg 1.48mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 17mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 158mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 14mg 16mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.049mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.092mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 2655IU 997IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 50µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.55mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 18.8mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.525mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.061mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 8.3µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.04mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.058mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.049mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.046mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.022mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.074g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.