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Pimiento vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pimiento and Zucchini

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE in Pimiento is higher than in Zucchini.
  • Pimiento covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 13 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pimiento. Pimiento has 133µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Zucchini has 10µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pimento, canned and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +354.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +92.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Iron +354.1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +92.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
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 +1227.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1940%
Contains more Folate +300%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +1227.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1940%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.11g Pimiento
Protein 1.1g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 5.1g 3.11g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Pimiento
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.71g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 1.9g 1g Pimiento
Calcium 6mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 1.68mg 0.37mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 17mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 158mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 14mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.19mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.049mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.092mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2655IU 200IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 10µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.12mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 17.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.451mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.163mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 8.3µg 4.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.01mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.029mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.058mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.049mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.013mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.046mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.022mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.084g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.011g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.091g Pimiento
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimiento Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.