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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Pimiento

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Pimiento is richer in Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Folate needs 34% more than Pimiento.
  • Pimiento has 18 times less Calcium than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 109mg of Calcium, while Pimiento has 6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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 +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +698.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +698.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%

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 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 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 A +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 +63.6%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Carbs +50%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vine spinach (basella) 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 Vine spinach (basella) Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 3.4g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Sugar 2.71g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 109mg 6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 65mg 6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 158mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.092mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 2655IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 133µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 102mg 84.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.01mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.215mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.058mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.013mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.046mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.045g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Pimiento
Low Fats diet Equal
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.