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Cream cheese vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cheese and Caramel

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Caramel has more Vitamin B1.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% higher.
  • Caramel contains 26 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Caramel contains 12µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Caramel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Candies, caramels.

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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
2
:
6
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +377.8%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Equal in Copper - 0.018
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +377.8%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Equal in Copper - 0.018
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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
:
6
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +2545.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +87%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2545.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +87%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Contains more Water +519.1%
Contains more Carbs +1294.9%
Contains more Other +41.7%
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
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Contains more Water +519.1%
Contains more Carbs +1294.9%
Contains more Other +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.5%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 77g Caramel
Protein 6.15g 4.6g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 8.1g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 77g Caramel
Calories 350kcal 382kcal Caramel
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 65.5g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.11mg 0.14mg Caramel
Magnesium 9mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 107mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 132mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 314mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 0.5mg 0.44mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.018mg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 8.6µg 1.8µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 42IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 12µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.46mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg
Folate 9µg 4µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.8µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.06mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.192mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.258mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.417mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.338mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.107mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.205mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.285mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.115mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 20.213g 2.476g Caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 1.542g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 3.478g Caramel
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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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.