Pimento cheese

Common questions

Is Pimento cheese healthy?

Pimento cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pimento cheese product contains a mix of sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and cream cheese, which are processed ingredients contributing to its overall processing level.

How processed is Pimento cheese?

Pimento cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pimento cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese count in its favor; Mayonnaise is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pimento cheese

75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$9.95 · $0.90 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Cheese
Summary

This pimento cheese product contains a mix of sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and cream cheese, which are processed ingredients contributing to its overall processing level. While the cheese provides protein and calcium, the presence of mayonnaise and cream cheese adds saturated fats and processed elements. The ingredient list is relatively short and free from artificial additives, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 6

Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Good

This cheese provides rich flavor and essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a beneficial ingredient.

Cream Cheese
Good

Cream cheese adds smooth texture and provides calcium and fats, enhancing flavor and richness.

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Diced Pimento Peppers
Neutral

Pimento peppers add flavor and color without significantly impacting nutritional value, making them neutral.

Pickle Juice
Neutral

Pickle juice offers a tangy flavor but is generally used in small amounts, making its nutritional impact neutral.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Mayonnaise
Bad

Mayonnaise often contains unhealthy fats and additives, which can contribute to less healthy consumption habits.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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