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Turkey egg vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey eggs and pimento Cheese

  • Turkey eggs have more iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, and folate; however, pimento Cheese has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for turkey eggs is 280% higher.
  • Pimento Cheese has 10 times less iron than turkey eggs. Turkey eggs have 4.1mg of iron, while pimento Cheese has 0.42mg.
  • Pimento Cheese is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
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 IronIron +876.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.6%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 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 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 WaterWater +85.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +162.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +641.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Pimento Cheese DV% diff.
Cholesterol 933mg 94mg 280%
Phosphorus 170mg 744mg 82%
Saturated fat 3.632g 19.663g 73%
Calcium 99mg 614mg 52%
Iron 4.1mg 0.42mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.7µg 41%
Selenium 34.3µg 14.5µg 36%
Sodium 151mg 915mg 33%
Fats 11.88g 31.2g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.485mg 28%
Protein 13.68g 22.13g 17%
Folate 71µg 8µg 16%
Zinc 1.58mg 2.98mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.571g 8.937g 11%
Calories 171kcal 375kcal 10%
Vitamin A 166µg 244µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.354mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.027mg 7%
Choline 34.7mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.071mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.988g 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.033mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Potassium 142mg 162mg 1%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.016mg 1%
Carbs 1.15g 1.73g 0%
Net carbs 1.15g 1.63g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.078mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.672mg 0.718mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.201mg 1.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.924mg 2.196mg 0%
Methionine 0.442mg 0.572mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.124mg 0%
Valine 0.985mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.33mg 0.902mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg 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
46%
Turkey egg
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.031g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 839mg)
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 ($)
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.
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.