Pimento, canned
FDC 168559tbsp (12 g)
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Density 98 · +5 vs Vegetables medianCanned pimento scores 98 of 100, ranking 16th of 60 in Vegetables, with vitamin C reaching 94% DV and vitamin A at 15% DV per 100 grams.
It typically appears diced into deviled eggs, pimento cheese, or olive stuffing rather than eaten as a standalone vegetable, and canning means it carries some sodium from the fresh pepper it comes from, 14 milligrams per 100 grams here, a modest figure. At 23 calories per 100 grams it is a low calorie way to add sweetness and color to a dish in small measured amounts.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 85 mg | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 133 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.61 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.33 g | |
| Protein | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.72 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0.72 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168559Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Canned pimentos are sweet red peppers that have been roasted or steamed, peeled, and packed in jars or cans, giving them a soft texture and a mild, sweet flavor without the raw pepper's crunch. They are classically diced or pureed into pimento cheese, stuffed into green olives, folded into deviled eggs, or scattered over salads and rice dishes for a pop of color and mild sweetness.
Once opened, store canned pimentos in their liquid in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where they keep for about a week. At only 23 calories per 100 g and a serving size of a tablespoon (12 g), pimentos add color and mild sweet flavor to a dish with very little effect on calories, while providing a notable 94% DV vitamin C per 100 g. A spoonful stirred into cheese spreads or rice is enough to bring their flavor and color into a dish.
Frequently asked questions about pimento, canned
What are canned pimentos used for?
They are commonly diced into pimento cheese, stuffed into olives, or added to deviled eggs and rice dishes for color and mild sweetness.
How many calories are in canned pimentos?
Canned pimentos have about 23 calories per 100 g, and a tablespoon serving (12 g) has only around 3 calories.
How do you store opened canned pimentos?
Keep them in their packing liquid in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where they stay good for about a week.