Brie vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brie and Pimento Cheese different?
- Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Pimento Cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Pimento Cheese is 79% higher.
- Brie contains 8 times more Folate than Pimento Cheese. While Brie contains 65µg of Folate, Pimento Cheese contains only 8µg.
- Brie has less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, brie and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +135.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 22.13g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 31.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.63g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 614mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 744mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 915mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 1030IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 244µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 19.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.937g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.988g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.718mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.023mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 1.956mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.196mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.572mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.124mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.902mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.253g)
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.