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Cream cheese vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Buckwheat?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Buckwheat is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Buckwheat is lower.

We used Cheese, cream and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Calcium +1285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Contains more Iron +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +711.1%
Contains more Manganese +3563.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Buckwheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Contains more Iron +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +711.1%
Contains more Manganese +3563.6%

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
6
:
4
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
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%
Buckwheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +5454.8%
Contains more Other +195.3%
Contains more Carbs +261.2%
Contains more Water +43.7%
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
Buckwheat
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +5454.8%
Contains more Other +195.3%
Contains more Carbs +261.2%
Contains more Water +43.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4637.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Buckwheat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4637.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Buckwheat
Buckwheat
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
Buckwheat
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 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 Buckwheat
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 Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 6.15g 3.38g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.62g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 19.94g Buckwheat
Calories 350kcal 92kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 3.76g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 97mg 7mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 9mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 107mg 70mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 88mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.018mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 8.6µg 2.2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.09mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.039mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.359mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 9µg 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.9µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.049mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.129mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.127mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.212mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.172mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.044mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.133mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.173mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.079mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.134g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.188g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.188g 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 Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.