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

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The main differences between Pimento Cheese and Colby cheese

  • Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Colby cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Pimento Cheese is 41% higher.
  • Colby cheese has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Pimento Cheese. Pimento Cheese has 0.485mg of Vitamin B5, while Colby cheese has 0.21mg.
  • Colby cheese is lower in Sodium.

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

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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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34%
~equal in Zinc ~3.07mg
~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% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~994IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.375mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

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% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.76g
~equal in Fats ~32.11g
~equal in Water ~38.2g

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.218g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.28g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.953g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Colby cheese Opinion
Calories 375kcal 394kcal Colby cheese
Protein 22.13g 23.76g Colby cheese
Fats 31.2g 32.11g Colby cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 2.57g Colby cheese
Carbs 1.73g 2.57g Colby cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 95mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 24IU Colby cheese
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Colby cheese
Calcium 614mg 685mg Colby cheese
Potassium 162mg 127mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.76mg Colby cheese
Sugar 0.62g 0.52g Colby cheese
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.042mg Colby cheese
Zinc 2.98mg 3.07mg Colby cheese
Phosphorus 744mg 457mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 604mg Colby cheese
Vitamin A 1030IU 994IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 244µg 264µg Colby cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.28mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Colby cheese
Manganese 0.016mg 0.012mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.015mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.375mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.093mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.21mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.079mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.83µg Colby cheese
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.7µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 18µg Colby cheese
Choline 34.7mg 15.4mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 20.218g Pimento Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 9.28g Colby cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 0.953g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.305mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.718mg 0.845mg Colby cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg 1.475mg Colby cheese
Leucine 1.956mg 2.275mg Colby cheese
Lysine 2.196mg 1.978mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg 0.622mg Colby cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 1.251mg Colby cheese
Valine 1.325mg 1.586mg Colby cheese
Histidine 0.902mg 0.834mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pimento Cheese Colby cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Colby cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
72%
Colby cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.