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Pimiento vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pimiento and Winter melon?

  • Winter melon has less Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6 than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 80% higher.
  • Pimiento contains less Sodium.

We used Pimento, canned and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +320%
Contains more Potassium +2533.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +221.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +2533.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +221.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1230%
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 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1230%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +175%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0.1g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 0.4g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Pimiento
Carbs 5.1g 3g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 13kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Winter melon
Fiber 1.9g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 6mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 1.68mg 0.4mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 17mg 19mg Winter melon
Potassium 158mg 6mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 111mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.19mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.049mg 0.023mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.092mg 0.058mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2655IU 0IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 0µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 13mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.4mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.035mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 5µg Pimiento
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.002mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg 0.009mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg 0.003mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.087g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.