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Pumpkin flowers vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin flowers and Pimiento different?

  • Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, however, Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pimiento is 63% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 10 times more Folate than Pimiento. While Pumpkin flowers contain 59µg of Folate, Pimiento contains only 6µg.

Pumpkin flowers, raw and Pimento, canned are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +550%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +140%
Equal in Potassium - 158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +140%
Equal in Potassium - 158

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 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 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 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +55.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 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 Other +17.5%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +55.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3925%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin flowers Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.28g 3.2g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.03g 1.1g Pimiento
Fats 0.07g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 3.28g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 15kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 39mg 6mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.7mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 49mg 17mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 173mg 158mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 5mg 14mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.19mg Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 1947IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 28mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.017mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.06mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.69mg 0.615mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.01mg Pimiento
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 59µg 6µg Pumpkin flowers
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 0.036g 0.045g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin flowers 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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Pumpkin flowers
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.