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Cream cheese vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Broccoli?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.

We used Cheese, cream and Broccoli, 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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more IronIron +563.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1809.1%

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% 67% 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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4738.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~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% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9208.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3802.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1690.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Broccoli
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 Broccoli Opinion
Calories 350kcal 34kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 2.82g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.37g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 5.52g 4.04g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 6.64g Broccoli
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Broccoli
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 97mg 47mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.11mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 3.76g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.5mg 0.41mg Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 0g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 66mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1111IU 623IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 31µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.78mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 8.6µg 2.5µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.117mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 9µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 27.2mg 18.7mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.011g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.038g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.033mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.088mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.079mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.129mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.135mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.038mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.117mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.125mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.059mg Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Broccoli
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
19%
Cream cheese
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
19%
Broccoli

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?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.