Limburger vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Limburger and Pimento Cheese?
- Limburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, yet Pimento Cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Pimento Cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 50% more.
- Limburger has 7 times more Folate than Pimento Cheese. While Limburger has 58µg of Folate, Pimento Cheese has only 8µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Limburger is lower.
We used Cheese, limburger 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 less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 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 | -14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.937g
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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| Calories | 327kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 20.05g | 22.13g |
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| Fats | 27.25g | 31.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.49g | 1.63g |
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| Carbs | 0.49g | 1.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 497mg | 614mg |
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| Potassium | 128mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 393mg | 744mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 915mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 1030IU |
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| Vitamin A | 340µg | 244µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.503mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.158mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.177mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.746g | 19.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.606g | 8.937g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.495g | 0.988g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.289mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 0.739mg | 0.718mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.219mg | 1.023mg |
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| Leucine | 2.093mg | 1.956mg |
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| Lysine | 1.675mg | 2.196mg |
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| Methionine | 0.619mg | 0.572mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.116mg | 1.124mg |
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| Valine | 1.439mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.578mg | 0.902mg |
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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
39%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
84%
Comparison summary
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.917g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins