Pimiento Cheese 6 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.
The food contains 18.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 28.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 19, for Pimiento Cheese 6, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 73% | |
Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.49 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 145.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 7.3 mg | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 14.1 IU | 3.5% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 14.6 mcg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.49 mcg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.49 mg | 4.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 399 mg | 39.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.49 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 18 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 280.5 mg | 28% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 93.7 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 734.2 mg | 30.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 8.8 mcg | 12.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.24 g | 0.98% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 2.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.9 g | 27.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 27.7 g | 42.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 63.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 691 Calories from Fat 511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.8 g 87.4%
Saturated Fat 26.2 g 131%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 128.2 mg 42.7%
Sodium 1505.1 mg 62.7%
Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g 6.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 28.5 g 57%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 81.8% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 8
Protein 0.55 g | Carbs 0.33 g | Fat 0.44 g
Per Serving | Calories 519
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 53.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 15.1 g