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

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What are the main differences between gruyere cheese and pimento Cheese?

  • Gruyere cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet pimento Cheese is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
  • Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 40% higher.
  • Gruyere cheese has 2 times more vitamin B12 than pimento Cheese. Gruyere cheese has 1.6µg of vitamin B12, while pimento Cheese has 0.7µg.
  • Pimento Cheese contains less cholesterol.

We used Cheese, gruyere 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 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 +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg
~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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 81% 5.8% 7.5% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~244µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +34.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
~equal in Fats ~31.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.663g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Pimento Cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 614mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.7µg 38%
Phosphorus 605mg 744mg 20%
Protein 29.81g 22.13g 15%
Sodium 714mg 915mg 9%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.98mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.354mg 6%
Cholesterol 110mg 94mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.988g 5%
Choline 15.4mg 34.7mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 8.937g 3%
Magnesium 36mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin A 271µg 244µg 3%
Iron 0.17mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Saturated fat 18.913g 19.663g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.485mg 2%
Calories 413kcal 375kcal 2%
Fats 32.34g 31.2g 2%
Potassium 81mg 162mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.071mg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 0.36g 1.73g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 1.63g N/A
Vitamin D 24IU 22IU 0%
Sugar 0.36g 0.62g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Copper 0.032mg 0.033mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.29mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.078mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.718mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.023mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 1.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 2.196mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.572mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.124mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.902mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.75g)
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.