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Cream cheese vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Alaska pollock

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 143% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 127 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Cream cheese contains 20.213g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +412.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +412.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2078.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1563.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2078.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1563.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2818.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +281.8%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +33.1%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +2818.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +281.8%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6547%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6547%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 0g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 34.44g 1.18g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 111kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0g Alaska pollock
Calcium 97mg 72mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 9mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 107mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 132mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 314mg 419mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.018mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 8.6µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 1111IU 51IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 17µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.28mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.223mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.432mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 9µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.233mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.657mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.567mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.191mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.395mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.175mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 101mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.134g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.583g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cream cheese
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.054g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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