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

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Summary of differences between Pimento Cheese and Muenster cheese

  • Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Muenster cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
  • Pimento Cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Muenster cheese.
  • Pimento Cheese contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Muenster cheese. While Pimento Cheese contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B5, Muenster cheese contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muenster cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, muenster.

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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% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.41mg
~equal in Copper ~0.031mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.81mg
~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% 61% 5.2% 18% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1012IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.32mg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.41g
~equal in Fats ~30.04g
~equal in Water ~41.77g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.113g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.711g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimento Cheese Muenster cheese Opinion
Calories 375kcal 368kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 22.13g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 31.2g 30.04g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 1.63g 1.12g Pimento Cheese
Carbs 1.73g 1.12g Pimento Cheese
Cholesterol 94mg 96mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 22IU
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Calcium 614mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 162mg 134mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.41mg Pimento Cheese
Sugar 0.62g 1.12g Pimento Cheese
Fiber 0.1g 0g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.033mg 0.031mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 2.98mg 2.81mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 744mg 468mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 915mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1030IU 1012IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 244µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.26mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.016mg 0.008mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.013mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.32mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.19mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.056mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.5µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 8µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Choline 34.7mg 15.4mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 19.663g 19.113g Muenster cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.937g 8.711g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.988g 0.661g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.718mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.956mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.196mg 2.139mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg 0.569mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.325mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.902mg 0.829mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pimento Cheese Muenster cheese
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
30%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Pimento Cheese
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.