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Brunost vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Pimento Cheese

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 79% higher.
  • Pimento Cheese has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Brunost. Brunost has 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Pimento Cheese has 0.027mg.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost 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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +769.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
~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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 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 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1030IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 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 CarbsCarbs +2365.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more WaterWater +190.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
~equal in Fats ~31.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.663g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.988g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brunost Pimento Cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 466kcal 375kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 22.13g Pimento Cheese
Fats 29.51g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 42.65g 1.63g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 1.73g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 94mg
Vitamin D 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 614mg Pimento Cheese
Potassium 1409mg 162mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.42mg Brunost
Sugar 0.62g Brunost
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.033mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 2.98mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 744mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 600mg 915mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 1030IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 244µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.04mg 0.016mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.027mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.354mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.078mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.485mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.071mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.7µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 5µg 8µg Pimento Cheese
Choline 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 19.663g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.988g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.323mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 0.718mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.023mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 1.956mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 2.196mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.572mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.124mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 0.765mg 1.325mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 0.902mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
81%
Brunost
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (94 mg)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.