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Spread vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spread and Cream cheese

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Cream cheese has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Spread has 6 times more Vitamin K than Cream cheese. Spread has 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Cream cheese has 2.1µg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less 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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin A +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
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 Water +53.6%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Spread Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 0g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 17.1g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 0g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 158kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 0g 3.76g Spread
Calcium 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 12mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 755mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 4489IU 1111IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.86mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.1µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 2.22g 20.213g Spread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 1.483g Spread
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
Spread Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Spread
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.