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Cream cheese vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Almond different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 165% more than Cream cheese.
  • Almond is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cream and Nuts, almonds types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +109.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains more Iron +3272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.5%
Contains more Potassium +455.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +524%
Contains more Copper +5627.8%
Contains more Manganese +19709.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +109.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains more Iron +3272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.5%
Contains more Potassium +455.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +524%
Contains more Copper +5627.8%
Contains more Manganese +19709.1%

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +55450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.6%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1093.2%
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +290.4%
Contains more Other +133.1%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1093.2%
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +290.4%
Contains more Other +133.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.4%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +105.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +105.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Almond Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 9.05g Almond
Protein 6.15g 21.15g Almond
Fats 34.44g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 5.52g 21.55g Almond
Calories 350kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.35g 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 3.76g 4.35g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 97mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0.11mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 9mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 107mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 132mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 314mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.5mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.018mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.011mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 8.6µg 4.1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 2IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.471mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 9µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.233mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.657mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.567mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.191mg 0.157mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.395mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.175mg 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 3.802g Almond
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 12.32g Almond
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.003g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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