Pimento Cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pimento Cheese and provolone different?
- Pimento Cheese is richer in phosphorus and monounsaturated fat, while provolone is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Pimento Cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 35% more than provolone.
- Pimento Cheese contains 2 times more choline than provolone. Pimento Cheese contains 34.7mg of choline, while provolone contains 15.4mg.
- Provolone is lower in cholesterol.
Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, provolone types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
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Water
~40.95g
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
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
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 | 496mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.46µg | 32% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 756mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 19.663g | 17.078g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 69mg | 8% |
| Fats | 31.2g | 26.62g | 7% |
| Protein | 22.13g | 25.58g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.7mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.937g | 7.393g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 3.23mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 876mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 0.769g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 244µg | 236µg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 351kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.73g | 2.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.63g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.56g | 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% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.718mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.956mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.196mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.902mg | 1.115mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
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 - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.