Food guide

Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pimento cheese for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 113 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pimento Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	377 kcal	113 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	22 g	6.6 g	5.8 g
Carbohydrate	1.7 g	0.5 g	0.4 g
Fat	31.3 g	9.4 g	8.3 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pimento cheese, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pimento Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	244 µg	73.2 µg	27%
Vitamin C	2.3 mg	0.69 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.55 µg	0.17 µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.29 mg	0.087 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2.9 µg	0.87 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.027 mg	0.008 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.35 mg	0.11 mg	27%
Niacin	0.078 mg	0.023 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.071 mg	0.021 mg	4%
Folate	8 µg	2.4 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.7 µg	0.21 µg	29%
Pantothenic acid	0.49 mg	0.15 mg	10%
Choline	34.7 mg	10.4 mg	6%
Minerals
Calcium	614 mg	184 mg	47%
Iron	0.42 mg	0.13 mg	2%
Magnesium	22 mg	6.6 mg	5%
Phosphorus	744 mg	223 mg	60%
Potassium	162 mg	48.6 mg	3%
Sodium	915 mg	275 mg	40%
Zinc	3 mg	0.9 mg	27%
Selenium	14.5 µg	4.4 µg	26%
Copper	0.033 mg	0.01 mg	4%
Manganese	0.016 mg	0.005 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pimento cheese?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pimento Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.