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Pumpkin seed vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin seed and Pimiento?

  • Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese, yet Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 82 times more Saturated Fat than Pimiento. Pumpkin seed has 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Pimiento has 0.045g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pimento, canned 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 Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Magnesium +4266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +481.6%
Contains more Zinc +5321.1%
Contains more Copper +1308.2%
Contains more Manganese +439.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +97%
Contains more Magnesium +4266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +481.6%
Contains more Zinc +5321.1%
Contains more Copper +1308.2%
Contains more Manganese +439.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +4182.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +28200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +4182.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +28200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1586.4%
Contains more Fats +6366.7%
Contains more Carbs +953.9%
Contains more Other +850%
Contains more Water +1968.9%
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 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 +1586.4%
Contains more Fats +6366.7%
Contains more Carbs +953.9%
Contains more Other +850%
Contains more Water +1968.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5393.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5393.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seed Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 35.35g 3.2g Pumpkin seed
Protein 18.55g 1.1g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.4g 0.3g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 53.75g 5.1g Pumpkin seed
Calories 446kcal 23kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 2.71g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g 1.9g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 55mg 6mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 3.31mg 1.68mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg 6mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg 17mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg 158mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 18mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 10.3mg 0.19mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg 0.092mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.2µg Pimiento
Vitamin A 62IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 0.3mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.017mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.06mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.01mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 9µg 6µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.014mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg 0.04mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.036mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg 0.058mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg 0.049mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg 0.013mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg 0.046mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg 0.022mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.67g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 0.02g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.161g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed 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
4%
Pumpkin seed
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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)

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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.