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Cream cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cream cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 61% higher.

We used Cheese, cream and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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
2
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8
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +632%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Contains more Zinc +628%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +231.4%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.9%
Contains more Calcium +632%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Contains more Zinc +628%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +231.4%

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
3
:
8
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Protein +271.9%
Contains more Other +192.1%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Contains more Protein +271.9%
Contains more Other +192.1%
Equal in Fats - 33.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3033.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3033.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.09g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 34.44g 33.31g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.09g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 97mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 132mg 76mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 653mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.71mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.059mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.41mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 9µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.867g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.017g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.421g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.