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

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A recap on differences between Cream cheese and Brussels sprout

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 146% more than Cream cheese.

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

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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
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +2963.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Selenium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8328.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.1%
Contains more Folate +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8328.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +11380%
Contains more Carbs +62.1%
Contains more Water +63.4%
Equal in Other - 1.37
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
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +11380%
Contains more Carbs +62.1%
Contains more Water +63.4%
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38626.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10216.9%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38626.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10216.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
Brussels sprout
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 sprout
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 5.15g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 3.38g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.3g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 350kcal 43kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 3.76g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 0g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 97mg 42mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 107mg 69mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 314mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 8.6µg 1.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 754IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 38µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.09mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.309mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 9µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.037mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.12mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.132mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.152mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.154mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.032mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.098mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.155mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.076mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.023g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 153g Brussels sprout
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

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
24%
Brussels sprout

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 Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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. Brussels sprout - 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.