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

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Differences between Romano cheese and Pimento Cheese

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Pimento Cheese has more Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 45% higher.
  • Pimento Cheese contains 2 times less Magnesium than Romano cheese. Romano cheese contains 41mg of Magnesium, while Pimento Cheese contains 22mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pimento Cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano 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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 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 +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~744mg
~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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 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% 62% 5.8% 15% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.354mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 +43.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 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 -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 387kcal 375kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 22.13g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 1.63g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 1.73g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 94mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 41mg 22mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 614mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 162mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.42mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.62g Pimento Cheese
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.033mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 2.98mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 744mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 915mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 1030IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 244µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.29mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.027mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.354mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.078mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.485mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.071mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 7µg 8µg Pimento Cheese
Choline 15.4mg 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 19.663g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.988g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.323mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.718mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.023mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.956mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.196mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.572mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.124mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.325mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.902mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano 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
27%
Romano cheese
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.548g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
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 - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.