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Cream cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Shrimp different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 98% more than Shrimp.
  • Cream cheese contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Shrimp. Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shrimp contains 90µg.
  • Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cream and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
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8
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +475.6%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Selenium +475.6%
Equal in Calcium - 91

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +654.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +1925.9%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +92.1%
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
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +1925.9%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
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1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 1.52g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 34.44g 1.7g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 1.52g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 119kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 0g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0g Shrimp
Calcium 97mg 91mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 107mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 132mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 314mg 947mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.018mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.011mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 8.6µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 1111IU 301IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 90µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.024mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 9µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.233mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.657mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.567mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.191mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.395mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.175mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 101mg 211mg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.035g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.012g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.361g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.59g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.012g Shrimp
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 Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.692g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.