Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and pimento Cheese?
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, and selenium, yet pimento Cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has 7 times more copper than pimento Cheese. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of copper, pimento Cheese has only 0.033mg.
- The amount of sodium in pimento Cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +621.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +431.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +222.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 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 | -32.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.9% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.7µg | 65% |
| Calcium | 1109mg | 614mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 19.663g | 29% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 915mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.033mg | 23% |
| Fats | 20g | 31.2g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.354mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 244µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.98mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 8.937g | 7% |
| Calories | 265kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 22.13g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 0.988g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 34.7mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 744mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 1.63g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.37g | 1.73g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 1.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 2.196mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimento Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.346g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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