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Cream cheese vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream cheese and artichoke

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet artichoke is richer in copper, fiber, folate, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 101% higher.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than artichoke.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.3%
Contains more IronIron +1063.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2227.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1049.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +604.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22860%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178040%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2217.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Artichoke
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Artichoke DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.036g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.15g 53%
Vitamin A 308µg 1µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Copper 0.018mg 0.231mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.005g 22%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.2µg 15%
Folate 9µg 68µg 15%
Calories 350kcal 47kcal 15%
Iron 0.11mg 1.28mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.066mg 13%
Magnesium 9mg 60mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 14.8µg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.256mg 11%
Sodium 314mg 94mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.064g 9%
Potassium 132mg 370mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.046mg 6%
Protein 6.15g 3.27g 6%
Calcium 97mg 44mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.116mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.338mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.072mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.19mg 4%
Phosphorus 107mg 90mg 2%
Carbs 5.52g 10.51g 2%
Choline 27.2mg 34.4mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.99g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 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 Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/nutrients

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

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