Pimiento vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pimiento and tomatoes
- Tomatoes have less vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pimiento's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 79% more.
- Pimiento has 6 times more iron than tomatoes. Pimiento has 1.68mg of iron, while tomatoes have 0.27mg.
- Pimiento has a higher glycemic index than tomatoes.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pimento, canned and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 IronIron | +522.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +519.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +790% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84.9mg | 13.7mg | 79% |
| Iron | 1.68mg | 0.27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 133µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.092mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 3.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.2g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.71g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.615mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 8.3µg | 7.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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