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Cream cheese vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream cheese and avocadoes

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A and selenium, yet avocadoes are richer in fiber, copper, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 90% higher.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190.9%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1809.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.5%
Contains more FatsFats +134.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.799g

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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +218.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Avocado
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Avocado DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 2.126g 82%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 7µg 33%
Fats 34.44g 14.66g 30%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Copper 0.018mg 0.19mg 19%
Folate 9µg 81µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.389mg 17%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 21µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.257mg 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.4µg 15%
Sodium 314mg 7mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.738mg 10%
Calories 350kcal 160kcal 10%
Potassium 132mg 485mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 2.07mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.13mg 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 52mg 8%
Protein 6.15g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.142mg 6%
Iron 0.11mg 0.55mg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.067mg 4%
Choline 27.2mg 14.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.816g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 9.799g 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.64mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 8.53g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.111g 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 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Avocado
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
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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