Muenster cheese vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Muenster cheese and Pimento Cheese
- Muenster cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A, while Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Pimento Cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Muenster cheese.
- Muenster cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pimento Cheese. While Muenster cheese contains 1.47µg of Vitamin B12, Pimento Cheese contains only 0.7µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Muenster cheese is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, muenster 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 | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.1% |
~equal in
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
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.663g
~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 | 368kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 23.41g | 22.13g |
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| Fats | 30.04g | 31.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.63g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 1.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 22IU | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 717mg | 614mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 468mg | 744mg |
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| Sodium | 628mg | 915mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1012IU | 1030IU |
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| Vitamin A | 298µg | 244µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.113g | 19.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.711g | 8.937g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.988g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0.718mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.023mg |
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| Leucine | 2.26mg | 1.956mg |
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| Lysine | 2.139mg | 2.196mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.572mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 1.124mg |
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| Valine | 1.482mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.829mg | 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
30%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)