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Cream cheese vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream cheese and apples

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, apples are richer in fiber.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 101% more than apples.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.12mg

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%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2265.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20158.8%
Contains more OtherOther +535%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.2%
Contains more WaterWater +62.6%

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
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127142.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2807.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +600%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Cream cheese Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Apple DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.028g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.17g 53%
Vitamin A 308µg 3µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.007g 22%
Selenium 8.6µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.026mg 16%
Calories 350kcal 52kcal 15%
Sodium 314mg 1mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 11mg 14%
Protein 6.15g 0.26g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.051g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.061mg 9%
Calcium 97mg 6mg 9%
Fructose 0g 5.9g 7%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.18mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.04mg 4%
Choline 27.2mg 3.4mg 4%
Carbs 5.52g 13.81g 3%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.035mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.027mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 107mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.017mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 11.41g N/A
Iron 0.11mg 0.12mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0.05g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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