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

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Significant differences between Cream cheese and American cheese

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 95% more than Cream cheese.
  • American cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Calcium +977.3%
Contains more Iron +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +499.1%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +134.9%
Equal in Potassium - 132
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 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Calcium +977.3%
Contains more Iron +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +499.1%
Contains more Zinc +398%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +134.9%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
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 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Protein +194.8%
Contains more Other +433.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Protein +194.8%
Contains more Other +433.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +74.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +74.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 American cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.7g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 34.44g 31.79g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.7g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 97mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 9mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 132mg
Sodium 314mg 1671mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 945IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 250µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.8mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.076mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.403mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.054mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 8µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 100mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.057g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.236g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.286g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.79g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.033g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese American 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
19%
Cream cheese
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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