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Tilsit cheese vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tilsit cheese and pimento Cheese

  • Tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, pimento Cheese has more phosphorus and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tilsit cheese is 58% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, tilsit 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.2%
Contains more IronIron +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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% 81% 5.8% 7.5% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~244µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.354mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 FatsFats +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.13g
~equal in Carbs ~1.73g
~equal in Water ~39.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 -14.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Pimento Cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.7µg 58%
Phosphorus 500mg 744mg 35%
Saturated fat 16.775g 19.663g 13%
Calcium 700mg 614mg 9%
Fats 25.98g 31.2g 8%
Sodium 753mg 915mg 7%
Choline 34.7mg 6%
Zinc 3.5mg 2.98mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 8.937g 5%
Protein 24.41g 22.13g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.485mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Folate 20µg 8µg 3%
Potassium 65mg 162mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Cholesterol 102mg 94mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Calories 340kcal 375kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.988g 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin A 249µg 244µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.078mg 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 1.88g 1.73g 0%
Net carbs 1.88g 1.63g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.354mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.071mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.718mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.023mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 1.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 2.196mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.572mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.124mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.902mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Pimento Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Tilsit cheese
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.