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Potato wedges vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Pimiento

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pimiento have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Pimiento covers your daily need of Vitamin C 82% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 73 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pimiento. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pimiento contains only 0.02g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Pimento, canned.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.8%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.7%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

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 B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +658%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +658%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +400%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Water +36.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +400%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Water +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.8%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.2g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.1g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 5.1g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 23kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 2.71g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.9g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 6mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 19mg 6mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 17mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 158mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.37mg 0.19mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.049mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg Pimiento
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 11.2mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.017mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.615mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.01mg Pimiento
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.215mg Potato wedges
Folate 6µg Pimiento
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.02g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Pimiento
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
15%
Potato wedges
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.