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Banana vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Banana and Cream cheese?

  • Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Banana is lower.

We used Bananas, raw and Cheese, cream types in this article.

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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.
Banana
Banana
6
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
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 +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +760%

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.
Banana
Banana
5
:
6
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.4%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
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 B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.4%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Carbs +313.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Protein +464.2%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +53%
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 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 +313.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Protein +464.2%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27734.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.5%
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 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 -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27734.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
5
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Starch +1437.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 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 +1437.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Banana Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 5.52g Banana
Protein 1.09g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.33g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 22.84g 5.52g Banana
Calories 89kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 5.38g 0.35g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 0g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Calcium 5mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0.11mg Banana
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 358mg 132mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 314mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.078mg 0.018mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.011mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 64IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 0.091mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.056mg Banana
Folate 20µg 9µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.028mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.068mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.05mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.008mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.047mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.077mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 20.213g Banana
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana 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
16%
Banana
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.