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Spread vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Pimiento?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Choline, yet Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • Pimiento contains less Cholesterol.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.1%
Contains more Zinc +436.8%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +4750%
Contains more Iron +112.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +253.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.1%
Contains more Zinc +436.8%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +4750%
Contains more Iron +112.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +253.8%

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +911.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2951.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +911.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2951.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +596.4%
Contains more Fats +5680%
Contains more Carbs +134.1%
Contains more Other +595%
Contains more Water +54.4%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +596.4%
Contains more Fats +5680%
Contains more Carbs +134.1%
Contains more Other +595%
Contains more Water +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 3.2g Spread
Protein 7.66g 1.1g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.3g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 5.1g Spread
Calories 235kcal 23kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 2.71g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 12mg 6mg Spread
Iron 0.79mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Spread
Phosphorus 59mg 17mg Spread
Potassium 110mg 158mg Pimiento
Sodium 1013mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 1.02mg 0.19mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.049mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 9.7µg 0.2µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.69mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.017mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.06mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.615mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.01mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 2µg 6µg Pimiento
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.014mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.04mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.036mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.058mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.049mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.013mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.034mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0.046mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.022mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 5.977g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.02g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.161g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Pimiento
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.932g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.