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Pimiento vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pimiento and Rice different?

  • Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Iron, while Rice is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pimiento covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Rice.

Pimento, canned and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types were 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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
8
Rice
Rice
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Potassium +351.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +413%
Contains more Selenium +3650%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Potassium +351.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +413%
Contains more Selenium +3650%

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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
6
:
4
Rice
Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3800%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Pimiento
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%
Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3800%
Contains more Folate +866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
3
Rice
Rice
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +452.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Other - 0.42
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Rice
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +452.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Other - 0.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Rice
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Rice Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 27.77g Rice
Protein 1.1g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 28.17g Rice
Calories 23kcal 130kcal Rice
Sugar 2.71g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 1.9g 0.4g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 10mg Rice
Iron 1.68mg 1.2mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Rice
Phosphorus 17mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 158mg 35mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.19mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.049mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.092mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0.2µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 2655IU 0IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.04mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 0mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.093mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin K 8.3µg 0µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.04mg 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.058mg 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.049mg 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.013mg 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.046mg 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.022mg 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.077g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.076g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.