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Caraway cheese vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caraway cheese and Pimento Cheese

  • Caraway cheese has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pimento Cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 36% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Caraway cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, caraway and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 184% 14% 16% 11% 81% 319% 119% 2.1% 79%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Calcium ~614mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.98mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 62% 5.8% 15% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1030IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 22.13 g
Fats: 31.2 g
Carbs: 1.73 g
Water: 39.08 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.7%
~equal in Fats ~31.2g
~equal in Water ~39.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
66% 30% 3%
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 +19%
~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.
Caraway cheese Pimento Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 376kcal 375kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 22.13g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.2g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 3.06g 1.63g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 1.73g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 94mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Calcium 673mg 614mg Caraway cheese
Potassium 93mg 162mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.64mg 0.42mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 0.62g Caraway cheese
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.033mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 2.94mg 2.98mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 490mg 744mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 690mg 915mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 1030IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 244µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.021mg 0.016mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.027mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.354mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.078mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.485mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.071mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.7µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin K 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 18µg 8µg Caraway cheese
Choline 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.584g 19.663g Caraway cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.988g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.323mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.896mg 0.718mg Caraway cheese
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.023mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 1.956mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 2.095mg 2.196mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.659mg 0.572mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.124mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.682mg 1.325mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.884mg 0.902mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese Pimento Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Caraway cheese
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/nutrients
  2. Pimento Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170854/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.