Pimento Cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pimento Cheese and Limburger?
- Pimento Cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet Limburger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Pimento Cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 50% more.
- Pimento Cheese has 2 times more choline than Limburger. While pimento Cheese has 34.7mg of choline, Limburger has only 15.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in Limburger is lower.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, limburger 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
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:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.05g
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
16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.606g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 744mg | 393mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.04µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.177mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 19.663g | 16.746g | 13% |
| Folate | 8µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 497mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.503mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 244µg | 340µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Fats | 31.2g | 27.25g | 6% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 800mg | 5% |
| Choline | 34.7mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.13g | 20.05g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 0.495g | 3% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 327kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.937g | 8.606g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.73g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.63g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.718mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.956mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.196mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.902mg | 0.578mg | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
60%
Comparison summary
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.917g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins