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Pimiento vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pimiento and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 63% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 2 times more Iron than Pumpkin flowers. While Pimiento contains 1.68mg of Iron, Pumpkin flowers contain only 0.7mg.

Pimento, canned and Pumpkin flowers, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 14% 63% 16% 5.2% 7.3% 1.8% 12% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Potassium ~173mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 159% 14% 0% 4.3% 14% 12% 0.6% 50% 0% 21% 4.5% 3.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +883.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.03g
~equal in Water ~95.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3925%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%

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 flowers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 23kcal 15kcal Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 1.03g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 28mg Pimiento
Net carbs 3.2g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 5.1g 3.28g Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 6mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 158mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.68mg 0.7mg Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg Pimiento
Phosphorus 17mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 14mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 2655IU 1947IU Pimiento
Vitamin A 133µg 97µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.01mg Pimiento
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Pimiento
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 6.3mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.004g Pimiento
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Pimiento
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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 flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.