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Cream cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Mozzarella

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 63% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 20 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. Cream cheese contains 314mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella contains 16mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
:
8
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +653.6%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +526%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +653.6%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +526%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +82.6%

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
:
5
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin A +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.2%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Protein +347.2%
Contains more Other +89%
Equal in Water - 49.9
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
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Protein +347.2%
Contains more Other +89%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%

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 Mozzarella
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.1g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 34.44g 17.1g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.1g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 280kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 97mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.11mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 9mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 107mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 132mg 95mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.5mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.018mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 1111IU 517IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 137µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.15mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.8µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 20.213g 10.867g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 4.844g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.509g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.