Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cream cheese vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between cream cheese and Brussels sprouts

  • Cream cheese is higher in selenium, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, fiber, manganese, and folate.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 146% more than cream cheese.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cream and Brussels sprouts, raw.

Infographic

Cream cheese vs Brussels sprouts infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.7%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2963.6%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +710.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +718.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +577.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.88mg
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82%
Contains more FatsFats +11380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63.4%
~equal in Other ~1.37g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38626.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10216.9%

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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 153g 1010%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.062g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.3g 53%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 38µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.023g 22%
Iron 0.11mg 1.4mg 16%
Calories 350kcal 43kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.337mg 14%
Sodium 314mg 25mg 13%
Folate 9µg 61µg 13%
Selenium 8.6µg 1.6µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.219mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.139mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Potassium 132mg 389mg 8%
Protein 6.15g 3.38g 6%
Calcium 97mg 42mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg 6%
Phosphorus 107mg 69mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.309mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.745mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Fructose 0g 0.93g 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg 1%
Choline 27.2mg 19.1mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 8.95g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 2.2g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.88mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.076mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.