Red potato vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between red potato and pimiento
- Red potato has more copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and magnesium, while pimiento has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
- Pimiento's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 80% higher.
- Pimiento contains 34 times less vitamin B5 than red potato. Red potato contains 0.341mg of vitamin B5, while pimiento contains 0.01mg.
- Pimiento has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pimiento is 45, while the glycemic index of red potato is 89.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3310% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +573.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +762.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +196.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 84.9mg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 133µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.68mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 158mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 0.615mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.017mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 8.3µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.59g | 5.1g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.092mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 23kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 6.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.79g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
16%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.