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Sour cream vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sour cream and Pimento Cheese

  • Sour cream contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2 than Pimento Cheese.
  • Pimento Cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 94% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sour cream is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sour cream, reduced fat and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento.

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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 7.9% 42% 19% 2.3% 3.3% 7.4% 36% 9.1% 0% 22%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.5%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more ZincZinc +1003.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +775.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%

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 3% 26% 8% 9% 10% 55% 1.3% 0% 4.6% 38% 1.8% 8.3% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.6%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.1%
Contains more FatsFats +121.3%
Contains more OtherOther +551.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
66% 30% 3%
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 -55.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sour cream Pimento Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 181kcal 375kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 7g 22.13g Pimento Cheese
Fats 14.1g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 7g 1.63g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 1.73g Sour cream
Cholesterol 35mg 94mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 22IU Pimento Cheese
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Pimento Cheese
Calcium 141mg 614mg Pimento Cheese
Potassium 211mg 162mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.42mg Pimento Cheese
Sugar 0.3g 0.62g Sour cream
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.01mg 0.033mg Pimento Cheese
Zinc 0.27mg 2.98mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 85mg 744mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 70mg 915mg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 1030IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 119µg 244µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.29mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Pimento Cheese
Manganese 0.016mg Pimento Cheese
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.027mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.354mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.078mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.071mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.7µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 11µg 8µg Sour cream
Choline 19.2mg 34.7mg Pimento Cheese
Saturated Fat 8.7g 19.663g Sour cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.988g Pimento Cheese
Tryptophan 0.323mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.718mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 1.023mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 1.956mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 2.196mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.572mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.124mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 1.325mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.902mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cream Pimento Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Sour cream
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cream
Sour cream contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.963g)
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 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 ($)

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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/nutrients
  2. Pimento Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170854/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.