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Barbecue sauce vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barbecue sauce and cream cheese?

  • Barbecue sauce is higher in iron, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% more.
  • Barbecue sauce has 6 times more iron than cream cheese. While barbecue sauce has 0.64mg of iron, cream cheese has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.

We used Sauce, barbecue 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
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 +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.8%
Contains more IronIron +481.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1045.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.5%

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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.86mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.023mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +638.6%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +5366.7%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10762.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1368.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0.35g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.045g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.63g 34.44g 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 11µg 308µg 33%
Sodium 1027mg 314mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 8.907g 22%
Fructose 14.17g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.23mg 13%
Selenium 1.3µg 8.6µg 13%
Phosphorus 20mg 107mg 12%
Carbs 40.77g 5.52g 12%
Protein 0.82g 6.15g 11%
Calories 172kcal 350kcal 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.517mg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 0.11mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 97mg 6%
Copper 0.072mg 0.018mg 6%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.011mg 5%
Choline 7.1mg 27.2mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.091mg 3%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 33.24g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0.35g 0%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.86mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 713mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.

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