Cream cheese vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cream cheese and Spread
- Cream cheese has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spread has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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.
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
+1000%
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Sodium
-58.4%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+1000%
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Sodium
-58.4%
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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Vitamin A
+304.1%
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Vitamin E
+97.7%
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Vitamin K
+485.7%
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Vitamin A
+304.1%
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Vitamin E
+97.7%
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Vitamin K
+485.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
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Fats
+101.4%
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Carbs
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Water
+53.6%
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Other
+63%
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
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Protein
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Fats
+101.4%
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Carbs
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Water
+53.6%
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Other
+63%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.2%
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Saturated Fat
-89%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+168.4%
Saturated Fat:
20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.483 g
Saturated Fat:
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.98 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.2%
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Saturated Fat
-89%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+168.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.52g | 0g |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 0g |
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| Fats | 34.44g | 17.1g |
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| Carbs | 5.52g | 0g |
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| Calories | 350kcal | 158kcal |
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| Starch | 0.35g |
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| Sugar | 3.76g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 97mg |
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| Iron | 0.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 314mg | 755mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.018mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 4489IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 308µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 12.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.233mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.324mg |
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| Leucine | 0.657mg |
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| Lysine | 0.567mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg |
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| Valine | 0.395mg |
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| Histidine | 0.175mg |
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| Cholesterol | 101mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.213g | 2.22g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.907g | 7.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 3.98g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)