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Cream cheese vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cheese and Whipped cream

  • Whipped cream contains less Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 32% higher.
  • Whipped cream contains 39 times less Sodium than Cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 314mg of Sodium, while Whipped cream contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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
6
:
4
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Calcium - 101
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Calcium - 101

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
8
:
3
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin A +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
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%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Water +16.6%
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
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.3%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 6.15g 3.2g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 22.22g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 12.49g Whipped cream
Calories 350kcal 257kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 8g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 101mg Whipped cream
Iron 0.11mg 0.05mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Whipped cream
Phosphorus 107mg 89mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 147mg Whipped cream
Sodium 314mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.5mg 0.37mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.001mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 1.4µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 685IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 188µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.64mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.065mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.07mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.305mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg Whipped cream
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.9µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.045mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.144mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.194mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.313mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.254mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.08mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.154mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.214mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.087mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 76mg Whipped cream
Saturated Fat 20.213g 13.831g Whipped cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 6.418g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.825g 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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Cream cheese Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.382g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.