Pimento Cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pimento Cheese and Swiss cheese
- Pimento Cheese has more phosphorus, while Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, and zinc.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 98% more than pimento Cheese.
- Pimento Cheese contains 5 times more sodium than Swiss cheese. While pimento Cheese contains 915mg of sodium, Swiss cheese contains only 187mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento and Cheese, swiss.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +107.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +337.1% |
| 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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.99g
~equal in
Water
~37.63g
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 3.06µg | 98% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 187mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 890mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 744mg | 574mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 4.37mg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.13g | 26.96g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 19.663g | 18.227g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 244µg | 288µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.354mg | 0.302mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.353mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 34.7mg | 15.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.937g | 8.046g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.988g | 1.341g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 393kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Fats | 31.2g | 30.99g | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.73g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.63g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 93mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.718mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.023mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.956mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.196mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.572mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.124mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.902mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.436g)
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 - $3.6)
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.