American cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and cream cheese
- The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron in American cheese is higher than in cream cheese.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 95% more than cream cheese.
- Cream cheese has 7 times less vitamin B12 than American cheese. American cheese has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while cream cheese has 0.22µg.
- Cream cheese contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +977.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +472.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +398% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +499.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
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Fats
~34.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.907g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +74.9% |
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Sucrose
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~equal in
Glucose
~0g
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Fructose
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 97mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 107mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 314mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.22µg | 53% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 6.15g | 24% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 8.6µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 20.213g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 308µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 34.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 27.2mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 8.907g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.517mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 5.52g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.483g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 350kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 101mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 0.807g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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