Russet potato vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are russet potatoes and pimiento different?
- Russet potatoes are higher in potassium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, and magnesium; however, pimiento is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pimiento is 85% higher.
- Russet potatoes contain 38 times more vitamin B5 than pimiento. While russet potatoes contain 0.38mg of vitamin B5, pimiento contains only 0.01mg.
- Pimiento has a lower glycemic index (45) than russet potatoes (82).
Potatoes, Russet, flesh, and skin, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57% |
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 | +294.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +922.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +885.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +315% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 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 | -28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 84.9mg | 85% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 133µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 158mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.68mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 8.3µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 5.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.615mg | 5% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Choline | 15mg | 6.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.08g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 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.