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Pimento Cheese vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pimento Cheese and Port Salut?

  • Pimento Cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Pimento Cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 55% more.
  • Pimento Cheese has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Port Salut. While Pimento Cheese has 0.485mg of Vitamin B5, Port Salut has only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Port Salut is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, port de salut 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.
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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Calcium ~650mg
~equal in Iron ~0.43mg
~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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1092IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.5%
Contains more OtherOther +193%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.78g
~equal in Fats ~28.2g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.338g

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 Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Port Salut Opinion
Calories 375kcal 352kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 22.13g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 31.2g 28.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 0.57g Pimento Cheese
Carbs 1.73g 0.57g Pimento Cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 123mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 21IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Port Salut
Calcium 614mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 162mg 136mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.62g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.022mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 2.98mg 2.6mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 744mg 360mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 534mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1030IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 244µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.24mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.014mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.24mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.06mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.21mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.053mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.4µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 18µg Port Salut
Choline 34.7mg 15.4mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 0.729g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.718mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.023mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.956mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 2.196mg 1.987mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.325mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.902mg 0.686mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pimento Cheese Port Salut
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
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.972g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.