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How Many Calories in Pimento, Canned?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 7 kcal | 0.3g |
| 100g | 23 kcal | 1.1g |
| 1 tbsp | 3 kcal | 0.1g |
A pimento, canned contains 23 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tbsp (12g) provides about 3 calories. Pimento, Canned is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Pimento, Canned Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (12g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1g | 0.6g |
| of which Sugars | 2.7g | 0.3g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 0.2g |
| Sodium | 14.0mg | 2mg |
| Potassium | 158.0mg | 19mg |
| Calcium | 6.0mg | 1mg |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 84.9mg | 10.2mg |
| Vitamin A | 133.0µg | 16µg |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- High in vitamin C (94% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of vitamin A (15% DV)
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 2% DV
- Fibre: 7% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 9% DV
- Vitamin C: 94% DV
- Vitamin A: 15% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking pimento, canned
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does pimento, canned fit your diet?
Weight management
At 23 calories per 100g, pimento, canned is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in pimento, canned per 100g?
Pimento, Canned contains 23 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is pimento, canned high in calories?
A 1 tbsp of pimento, canned (12g) has around 3 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is pimento, canned good for weight loss?
At 23 calories per 100g, pimento, canned is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 tbsp provides about 3 calories.
How much protein is in pimento, canned?
Pimento, Canned contains 1.1g of protein per 100g.
Is pimento, canned a good source of fibre?
Pimento, Canned is relatively low in fibre at 1.9g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does pimento, canned compare to basil, fresh?
Pimento, Canned has 23 calories per 100g, close to basil, fresh at 23 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of pimento, canned for 20g of protein?
With 1.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1818g of pimento, canned to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to pimento, canned by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimento, Canned (this page) | 23 kcal | 1.1g | 5.1g | 0.3g |
| Basil, Fresh | 23 kcal | 3.1g | 2.6g | 0.6g |
| Capers, Canned | 23 kcal | 2.4g | 4.9g | 0.9g |
| Alfalfa Seeds, Sprouted, Raw | 23 kcal | 4.0g | 2.1g | 0.7g |
| Amaranth Leaves, Raw | 23 kcal | 2.5g | 4.0g | 0.3g |
| Cabbage, Cooked, Boiled, Drained | 23 kcal | 1.3g | 5.5g | 0.1g |
| Carrots, Canned, Regular Pack, Solids and Liquids | 23 kcal | 0.6g | 5.4g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.