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

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A recap on differences between caraway cheese and cream cheese

  • Caraway cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and iron, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin B5.
  • Caraway cheese covers your daily calcium needs 58% more than cream cheese.
  • Caraway cheese contains 6 times more zinc than cream cheese. While caraway cheese contains 2.94mg of zinc, cream cheese contains only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, caraway 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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
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 +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more IronIron +481.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +488%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%

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 0% 90% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 +309.4%
Contains more OtherOther +158.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.4%
Contains more WaterWater +34%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~20.213g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.907g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 673mg 97mg 58%
Phosphorus 490mg 107mg 55%
Protein 25.18g 6.15g 38%
Zinc 2.94mg 0.5mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.23mg 17%
Sodium 690mg 314mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Fats 29.2g 34.44g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.517mg 7%
Saturated fat 18.584g 20.213g 7%
Iron 0.64mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.483g 4%
Vitamin A 271µg 308µg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Cholesterol 93mg 101mg 3%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.22µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.275g 8.907g 2%
Calories 376kcal 350kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg 1%
Copper 0.024mg 0.018mg 1%
Potassium 93mg 132mg 1%
Carbs 3.06g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 3.06g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.896mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.563mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.412mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 2.095mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.659mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.682mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.884mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway 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
22%
Caraway cheese
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway cheese
Caraway 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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.