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Peanut butter vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut butter and Cream cheese

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 81% more than Cream cheese.
  • Peanut butter contains 151 times more Manganese than Cream cheese. While Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of Manganese, Cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cheese, cream.

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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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +1481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +402%
Contains more Copper +2244.4%
Contains more Manganese +15036.4%
Contains more Calcium +98%
Contains more Selenium +109.8%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +1481.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.1%
Contains more Potassium +322.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +402%
Contains more Copper +2244.4%
Contains more Manganese +15036.4%
Contains more Calcium +98%
Contains more Selenium +109.8%

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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
6
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +687.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +687.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
4
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.2%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +4178%
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
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
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.2%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +4178%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
3
:
0
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.2%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
4
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Starch +917.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Peanut butter
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cream cheese
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
Contains more Starch +917.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Cream cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 5.52g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 6.15g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 34.44g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 5.52g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 350kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 0.35g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 1.74mg 0.11mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 9mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 107mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 132mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 314mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.5mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.018mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.011mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.86mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.023mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.091mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.517mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.056mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 9µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.069mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.233mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.324mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.657mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.567mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.191mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.291mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.395mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.175mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 10.325g 20.213g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 8.907g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.483g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 0.807g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Cream cheese
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
62%
Peanut butter
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.