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Cream cheese vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cream cheese and baby food

  • Cream cheese has less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and selenium.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 592% more.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1011.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +655.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.1%
Contains more IronIron +43081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.2%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1081.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38047.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.8%
~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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +682.7%
Contains more WaterWater +685.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1229.7%
Contains more OtherOther +159.8%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +638.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%

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 Baby food
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 47.5mg 592%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 34.714mg 216%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 2.438mg 201%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 2.717mg 191%
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.769g 88%
Calcium 97mg 733mg 64%
Fats 34.44g 4.4g 46%
Phosphorus 107mg 392mg 41%
Copper 0.018mg 0.334mg 35%
Vitamin A 308µg 1µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Selenium 8.6µg 25.9µg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Carbs 5.52g 73.4g 23%
Magnesium 9mg 100mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 3.68mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 1.206g 19%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.4mg 17%
Sodium 314mg 3mg 14%
Protein 6.15g 12.2g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.074mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.189mg 10%
Folate 9µg 43µg 9%
Potassium 132mg 437mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 23.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.697g 1%
Calories 350kcal 379kcal 1%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.87g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.286mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Baby food
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
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.444g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.