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Spinach vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spinach and Pimiento

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Pimiento has more Vitamin C.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 404% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 24 times less Folate than Spinach. Spinach contains 146µg of Folate, while Pimiento contains 6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +2166.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +916.3%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2166.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +255.1%
Contains more Manganese +916.3%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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 A +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5847%
Contains more Vitamin C +766.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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 A +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5847%
Contains more Vitamin C +766.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Other +352.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 +170%
Contains more Other +352.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 2.97g 1.1g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 3.75g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 23kcal 23kcal
Sugar 0.43g 2.71g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 1.9g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 6mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 1.68mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 6mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 17mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 158mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.76mg 0.19mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.049mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.092mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 2655IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 133µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.69mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.017mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.06mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.01mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.215mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 6µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 8.3µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.014mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.04mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.036mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.058mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.049mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.013mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.034mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.046mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.022mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.045g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spinach Pimiento
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
183%
Spinach
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.