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Mozzarella vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella and Pimento Cheese

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pimento Cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pimento Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 44% more than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +68%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
~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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.354mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 280kcal 375kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 27.5g 22.13g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 3.1g 1.63g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.73g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 94mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 614mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 162mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0.42mg Pimento Cheese
Sugar 1.23g 0.62g Pimento Cheese
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.033mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 3.13mg 2.98mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 744mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 16mg 915mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1030IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 137µg 244µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.29mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.016mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.354mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.078mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.071mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 9µg 8µg Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.663g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.988g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.718mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 1.956mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 2.196mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 1.325mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.902mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
22%
Mozzarella
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.796g)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.