Canned pimento
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 5.1 g |
Canned pimento is a mild, sweet red pepper — a variety of Capsicum annuum — preserved in brine or water and sold ready to use. It appears most often as a stuffing for green olives, a colourful addition to cheese spreads, potato salads and rice dishes, and a garnish in Southern American cooking. Per 100 g, canned pimento provides just 23 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 5.1 g of carbohydrates, with 1.3 g of dietary fibre and 2.7 g of sugars. It is a notable source of vitamin C at 84.9 mg per 100 g, and contributes 133 mcg of vitamin A and 158 mg of potassium. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in canned pimento?
Canned pimento contains 23 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A typical serving of around 30 g — a few strips or spoonfuls — comes in at roughly 7 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in canned pimento?
Canned pimento provides 84.9 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is a substantial amount for a preserved vegetable. Even after the canning process, it remains a meaningful source of this nutrient.
Is canned pimento keto-friendly?
Yes, canned pimento is listed as keto-compatible. At 5.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g — and typical servings being quite small — it fits easily within a low-carbohydrate eating pattern.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.045 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.020 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.16 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 17.0 mg |
| Potassium | 158 mg |
| Sodium | 14.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg |
| Copper | 0.049 mg |
| Manganese | 0.092 mg |
| Selenium | 0.20 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 133 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 84.9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.3 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.017 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.060 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.61 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.010 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 6.3 mg |
