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Pimiento vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pimiento and Pumpkin?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Pimiento has 10 times more Vitamin K than Pumpkin. Pimiento has 8.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pumpkin has 0.8µg.

We used Pimento, canned and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.089
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.089
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 +1706.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1910%
Contains more Folate +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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1706.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1910%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +55%
Equal in Carbs - 4.9
Equal in Water - 93.69
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +55%
Equal in Carbs - 4.9
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 1.1g 0.72g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 4.9g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 15mg Pumpkin
Iron 1.68mg 0.57mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 17mg 30mg Pumpkin
Potassium 158mg 230mg Pumpkin
Sodium 14mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.19mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.049mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.092mg 0.089mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2655IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 84.9mg 4.7mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.413mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.044mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 9µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 8.3µg 0.8µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.021mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.023mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg 0.034mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.039mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.008mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.023mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg 0.025mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg 0.011mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.004g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.