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

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Significant differences between Pimento Cheese and Cream cheese

  • Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Pimento Cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 91% more than Cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese has 6 times less Calcium than Pimento Cheese. Pimento Cheese has 614mg of Calcium, while Cream cheese has 97mg.
  • Cream cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, cream.

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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 16% 184% 14% 16% 11% 81% 319% 119% 2.1% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +496%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%

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 7.7% 62% 5.8% 15% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1111IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.8%
Contains more OtherOther +361.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.1%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.988 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.213g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.907g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 375kcal 350kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 22.13g 6.15g Pimento Cheese
Fats 31.2g 34.44g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 1.73g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 101mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 9mg Pimento Cheese
Calcium 614mg 97mg Pimento Cheese
Potassium 162mg 132mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.11mg Pimento Cheese
Sugar 0.62g 3.76g Pimento Cheese
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.018mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 2.98mg 0.5mg Pimento Cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 744mg 107mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1030IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 244µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.023mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.23mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.056mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.22µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.1µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 9µg Cream cheese
Choline 34.7mg 27.2mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 20.213g Pimento Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 8.907g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.069mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.718mg 0.233mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg 0.324mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 1.956mg 0.657mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 2.196mg 0.567mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg 0.191mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 0.291mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 1.325mg 0.395mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.902mg 0.175mg Pimento Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimento Cheese Cream 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%
Pimento Cheese
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pimento Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170854/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.