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Apple vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apple and Cream cheese

  • Apple has more Fiber, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 101% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
Apple
4
:
6
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.11
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.11

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.
Apple
Apple
2
:
8
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1957.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.091
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1957.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.091
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Carbs +150.2%
Contains more Water +62.6%
Contains more Protein +2265.4%
Contains more Fats +20158.8%
Contains more Other +535%
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 Carbs +150.2%
Contains more Water +62.6%
Contains more Protein +2265.4%
Contains more Fats +20158.8%
Contains more Other +535%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2807.8%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 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 -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2807.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
3
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600%
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.
Apple Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 5.52g Apple
Protein 0.26g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.17g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 13.81g 5.52g Apple
Calories 52kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.05g 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 5.9g 0g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Calcium 6mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.12mg 0.11mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 11mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 107mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 1mg 314mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.018mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.011mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 54IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.091mg
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 3µg 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.1µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.006mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.013mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.012mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.001mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.012mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.005mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 20.213g Apple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 1.483g 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

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Apple 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
5%
Apple
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.