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American cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Cream cheese

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A.
  • 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 +17.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.86mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 ProteinProtein +194.8%
Contains more OtherOther +433.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.2%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
~equal in Fats ~34.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
66% 29% 5%
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%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.907g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +74.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in 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.
American cheese Cream cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 371kcal 350kcal American cheese
Protein 18.13g 6.15g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 3.7g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 3.7g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 101mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 9mg American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 97mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 132mg
Iron 0.63mg 0.11mg American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 3.76g American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.018mg American cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 0.5mg American cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 107mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 250µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 8.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.23mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.22µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.1µg American cheese
Folate 8µg 9µg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Cream cheese
Choline 36.2mg 27.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 20.213g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.069mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.233mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.324mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.657mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.567mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.191mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.291mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.395mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.175mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.01g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.125g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.02g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
American cheese
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.