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Cream cheese vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream cheese and apple pie

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, apple pie is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +781.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +962.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1134.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.7%
Contains more FatsFats +213.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +515.9%
~equal in Water ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%

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 Apple pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Apple pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 3.797g 75%
Fats 34.44g 11g 36%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 29µg 31%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Iron 0.11mg 1.21mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 24mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 4.388g 11%
Protein 6.15g 1.9g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.134mg 9%
Carbs 5.52g 34g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.01µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.119mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.182mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.123mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Calories 350kcal 237kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 2.198g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.16mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.046mg 3%
Sodium 314mg 266mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg 1%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 32.4g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Cream cheese Apple pie
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
21%
Cream cheese
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.