Pimento Cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pimento Cheese and Parmesan
- Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Parmesan is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Parmesan covers your daily Sodium needs 39% more than Pimento Cheese.
- Parmesan contains 2 times less Choline than Pimento Cheese. Pimento Cheese contains 34.7mg of Choline, while Parmesan contains 14.1mg.
- Parmesan has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +343.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
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 KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
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:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +704% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
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
15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 375kcal | 420kcal |
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| Protein | 22.13g | 28.42g |
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| Fats | 31.2g | 27.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.63g | 13.91g |
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| Carbs | 1.73g | 13.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 614mg | 853mg |
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| Potassium | 162mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 2.98mg | 4.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 744mg | 627mg |
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| Sodium | 915mg | 1804mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1030IU | 974IU |
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| Vitamin A | 244µg | 262µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.071mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 34.7mg | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.663g | 15.371g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.937g | 7.13g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 1.386g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.383mg |
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| Threonine | 0.718mg | 1.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 1.455mg |
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| Leucine | 1.956mg | 2.747mg |
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| Lysine | 2.196mg | 2.201mg |
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| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0.751mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 1.538mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.865mg |
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| Histidine | 0.902mg | 0.806mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimento Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.