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Pimiento vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pimiento and Sweet onion?

  • Pimiento is richer than Sweet onion in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pimiento is lower.

We used Pimento, canned and Onions, sweet, raw types 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
4
:
6
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Iron +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Contains more Iron +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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
8
:
3
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Vitamin A +265400%
Contains more Vitamin E +3350%
Contains more Vitamin C +1668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +880%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
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%
Sweet onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +265400%
Contains more Vitamin E +3350%
Contains more Vitamin C +1668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +880%
Contains more Folate +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
4
:
1
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Equal in Water - 91.24
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Equal in Water - 91.24

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Sweet onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 6.65g Sweet onion
Protein 1.1g 0.8g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.08g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 7.55g Sweet onion
Calories 23kcal 32kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 2.71g 5.02g Pimiento
Fiber 1.9g 0.9g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 20mg Sweet onion
Iron 1.68mg 0.26mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Sweet onion
Phosphorus 17mg 27mg Sweet onion
Potassium 158mg 119mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 8mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.19mg 0.13mg Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg 0.056mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.092mg 0.076mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 2655IU 1IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.02mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 4.8mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.041mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.133mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.098mg Sweet onion
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.13mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 23µg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 8.3µg 0.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.018mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg 0.025mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.033mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.024mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg 0.02mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg 0.011mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Sweet onion
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
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.