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Cream cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Egg?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 220% higher.
  • Egg has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Cream cheese. Cream cheese has 20.213g of Saturated Fat, while Egg has 3.267g.

We used Cheese, cream and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +94%
Contains more Iron +981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +11011.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%
Equal in Potassium - 126
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +94%
Contains more Iron +981.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +11011.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%
Equal in Potassium - 126

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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Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +404.5%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +404.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +224.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Other +18.7%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +41.8%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +224.6%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Other +18.7%
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Water +41.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.414

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Egg Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 1.12g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 12.58g Egg
Fats 34.44g 10.61g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 1.12g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 155kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 1.12g Egg
Calcium 97mg 50mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Egg
Phosphorus 107mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 132mg 126mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.5mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.018mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 8.6µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 1111IU 520IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 149µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.064mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 9µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.3µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.233mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.657mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.567mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.191mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.395mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.175mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 101mg 373mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 4.077g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.414g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Egg
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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 272mg)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.