Pimento Cheese vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pimento Cheese and dulce de Leche different?
- Pimento Cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while dulce de Leche is higher in choline.
- Pimento Cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 79% more than dulce de Leche.
- Pimento Cheese contains 7 times more sodium than dulce de Leche. Pimento Cheese contains 915mg of sodium, while dulce de Leche contains 129mg.
Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Dulce de Leche types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +725% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +437% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +229.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3099.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +317% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
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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| Phosphorus | 744mg | 193mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 19.663g | 4.534g | 69% |
| Fats | 31.2g | 7.35g | 37% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 251mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 129mg | 34% |
| Protein | 22.13g | 6.84g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 29mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.7µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 0.79mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 244µg | 74µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 1.73g | 55.35g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.937g | 2.143g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.31µg | 16% |
| Choline | 34.7mg | 89.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.835mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.405mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 0.375g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.016mg | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 6IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.63g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.956mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.196mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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
27%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.129g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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