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Pimento Cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pimento Cheese and Edam

  • Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Edam has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
  • Edam contains 2 times less Choline than Pimento Cheese. Pimento Cheese contains 34.7mg of Choline, while Edam contains 15.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Edam is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg
~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%
Edam
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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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
~equal in Water ~41.56g

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.125g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Edam Opinion
Calories 375kcal 357kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 22.13g 24.99g Edam
Fats 31.2g 27.8g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 1.43g Pimento Cheese
Carbs 1.73g 1.43g Pimento Cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 22IU 20IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 614mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 162mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.42mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 0.62g 1.43g Pimento Cheese
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 2.98mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 744mg 536mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 812mg Edam
Vitamin A 1030IU 825IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 244µg 243µg Pimento Cheese
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 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.281mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.3µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 16µg Edam
Choline 34.7mg 15.4mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 8.125g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 0.665g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.718mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.023mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.956mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.196mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.572mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.325mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.902mg 1.034mg Edam

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Pimento Cheese Edam
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
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.