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Pimiento vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pimiento and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Pimiento has more Iron, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Folate needs 34% more than Pimiento.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pimento, canned and Vinespinach, (basella), raw.

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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 +40%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +698.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +698.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.1g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 5.1g 3.4g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.68mg 1.2mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 17mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 158mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 14mg 24mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.049mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.092mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 2655IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.5mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 6µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.04mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.058mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.049mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.013mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.046mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.022mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.045g Vine spinach (basella)
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 Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.