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Pimento Cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pimento Cheese and Brunost

  • Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 79% higher.
  • Brunost has 3 times less Zinc than Pimento Cheese. Pimento Cheese has 2.98mg of Zinc, while Brunost has 1.14mg.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +769.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
~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 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% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1113IU

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more WaterWater +190.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2365.3%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.16g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.938g

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 Brunost
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Brunost Opinion
Calories 375kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 22.13g 9.65g Pimento Cheese
Fats 31.2g 29.51g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 1.73g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 94mg
Vitamin D 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 614mg 400mg Pimento Cheese
Potassium 162mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.42mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 0.62g Brunost
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.98mg 1.14mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 744mg 444mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1030IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 244µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.016mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 5µg Pimento Cheese
Choline 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 19.16g Brunost
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 7.879g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 0.938g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.135mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.718mg 0.393mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg 0.519mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 1.956mg 0.992mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 2.196mg 0.814mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg 0.318mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 0.54mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 1.325mg 0.765mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.902mg 0.293mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimento Cheese Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

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 - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (94 mg)
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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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.