Pimento Cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pimento Cheese and fontina
- Pimento Cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium, while fontina has more vitamin B12.
- Pimento Cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 57% more than fontina.
- Pimento Cheese contains 3 times more potassium than fontina. While pimento Cheese contains 162mg of potassium, fontina contains only 64mg.
- The amount of sodium in fontina is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, fontina.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140% |
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:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
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Fats
~31.14g
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Water
~37.92g
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
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.196g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.687g
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 | 346mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.68µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.204mg | 12% |
| Protein | 22.13g | 25.6g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 116mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 550mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 800mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 3.5mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 1.654g | 4% |
| Choline | 34.7mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 19.663g | 19.196g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 244µg | 261µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.937g | 8.687g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 31.2g | 31.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.73g | 1.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.63g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.718mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.956mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.196mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.902mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
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.