Colby cheese vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Colby cheese and Pimento Cheese
- Colby cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Pimento Cheese is 41% higher.
- Colby cheese is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, colby 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
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Protein
~22.13g
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Fats
~31.2g
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Water
~39.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
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Saturated Fat
~19.663g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.937g
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 394kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 23.76g | 22.13g |
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| Fats | 32.11g | 31.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.57g | 1.63g |
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| Carbs | 2.57g | 1.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 685mg | 614mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.52g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 3.07mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 457mg | 744mg |
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| Sodium | 604mg | 915mg |
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| Vitamin A | 994IU | 1030IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 244µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.218g | 19.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.28g | 8.937g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 0.988g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.718mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 1.023mg |
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| Leucine | 2.275mg | 1.956mg |
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| Lysine | 1.978mg | 2.196mg |
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| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.572mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 1.124mg |
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| Valine | 1.586mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0.902mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
26%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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