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Cream cheese vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Powdered milk different?

  • Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Cream cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Powdered milk is 126% higher.

Cheese, cream and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D are the varieties 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 less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Calcium +840.2%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.2%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains more Zinc +568%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
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 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Calcium +840.2%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.2%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains more Zinc +568%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%

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 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.3%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1377.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
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 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.3%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1377.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Water +2030.4%
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Carbs +596%
Contains more Other +378.7%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Water +2030.4%
Contains more Protein +328%
Contains more Carbs +596%
Contains more Other +378.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%

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 Powdered milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 6.15g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 34.44g 26.71g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 350kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 38.42g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.11mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 9mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 107mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 132mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 314mg 371mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 8.6µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 1111IU 934IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 258µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.58mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 9µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.233mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 0.657mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.567mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.191mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.395mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.175mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 101mg 97mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 20.213g 16.742g Powdered milk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.924g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.665g 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 Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.471g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.