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Cream cheese vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream cheese and Bell pepper

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 101% more than Bell pepper.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
6
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +209.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +1009.1%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +209.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +1009.1%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
5
:
6
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +252.4%
Cream cheese
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%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +252.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +615.1%
Contains more Fats +20158.8%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +188.6%
Contains more Water +78.4%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +615.1%
Contains more Fats +20158.8%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +188.6%
Contains more Water +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2291.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2291.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cream cheese
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
Bell pepper
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Bell pepper
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 2.94g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 0.86g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.17g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 4.64g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 20kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 0g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 3.76g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 97mg 10mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 107mg 20mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 314mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.5mg 0.13mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.011mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 8.6µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 370IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 18µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.37mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.028mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.099mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 9µg 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.012mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.036mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.024mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.036mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.039mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.007mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.092mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.036mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.058g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.008g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.062g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 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 Bell pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.