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Cream cheese vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Banana?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.

We used Cheese, cream and Bananas, raw types in this article.

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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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
6
Banana
Banana
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +386.4%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2354.5%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
6
:
5
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.4%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.4%
Contains more Folate +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +464.2%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Carbs +313.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +464.2%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Carbs +313.8%
Contains more Water +42.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27734.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27734.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1931.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
5
Banana
Banana
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1437.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cream cheese
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
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1437.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Banana Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 20.24g Banana
Protein 6.15g 1.09g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.33g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 22.84g Banana
Calories 350kcal 89kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 3.76g 12.23g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 97mg 5mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.26mg Banana
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 107mg 22mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 314mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.5mg 0.15mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.011mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 8.6µg 1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 64IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.1mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.073mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.334mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 9µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.5µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.009mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.028mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.028mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.068mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.05mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.008mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.049mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.047mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.077mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.032g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.073g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.