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Cream cheese vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Macadamia different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 179% more than Cream cheese.
  • Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, cream and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +3254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +3254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3769.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Water +3769.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +200%
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 Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 5.22g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 34.44g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 5.52g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 350kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 0.35g 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 3.76g 4.57g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 97mg 85mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 9mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 107mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 132mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 314mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.5mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.018mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.011mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 8.6µg 3.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.54mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.162mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 9µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.067mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.314mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.602mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.018mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.395mg 0.363mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 20.213g 12.061g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.502g Macadamia
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 Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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