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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, 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 glycemic index of cream cheese 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.
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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +627.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +711.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg

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% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82%
Contains more FatsFats +5454.8%
Contains more OtherOther +195.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.2%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4637.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +688.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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
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 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 Buckwheat
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 Buckwheat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.134g 91%
Fats 34.44g 0.62g 52%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.188g 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.403mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.039mg 15%
Copper 0.018mg 0.146mg 14%
Sodium 314mg 4mg 13%
Calories 350kcal 92kcal 13%
Selenium 8.6µg 2.2µg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Magnesium 9mg 51mg 10%
Iron 0.11mg 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 97mg 7mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.188g 9%
Protein 6.15g 3.38g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.94mg 5%
Phosphorus 107mg 70mg 5%
Carbs 5.52g 19.94g 5%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.359mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Choline 27.2mg 20.1mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.9g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.1g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Buckwheat
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
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
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 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.

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