Provolone vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are provolone and pimento Cheese different?
- Provolone is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, while pimento Cheese is higher in phosphorus and monounsaturated fat.
- Pimento Cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 35% more than provolone.
- Provolone contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than pimento Cheese. Provolone contains 1.46µg of vitamin B12, while pimento Cheese contains 0.7µg.
- Provolone is lower in saturated fat.
Cheese, provolone and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +108.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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Water
~39.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.5% |
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 | 496mg | 744mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0.7µg | 32% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 614mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 19.663g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 94mg | 8% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 31.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 22.13g | 7% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 8.937g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.354mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 915mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.988g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 244µg | 1% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 375kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 1.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 1.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 1.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.196mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.902mg | 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
32%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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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.