American cheese vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between American cheese and pimento Cheese?
- American cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet pimento Cheese is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 43% higher.
- American cheese has 3 times more vitamin E than pimento Cheese. American cheese has 0.8mg of vitamin E, while pimento Cheese has 0.29mg.
- Pimento Cheese contains less sodium.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.2g
~equal in
Water
~39.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.663g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.937g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 614mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.7µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 915mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 744mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.354mg | 9% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 22.13g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 19.663g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.98mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 8.937g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.988g | 2% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 31.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1.73g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 244µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 375kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 1.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 34.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.196mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimento Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.606g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.