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Cream cheese vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Cheese?

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cream cheese.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 61% higher.

We used Cheese, cream and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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%
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +628%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.4%

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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Cheese
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +192.1%
~equal in Fats ~33.31g

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.246g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.421g

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
Cheese
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +3033.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cheese Opinion
Calories 350kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 6.15g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 34.44g 33.31g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 3.09g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.09g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 99mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 97mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 132mg 76mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.14mg Cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 314mg 653mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.71mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.059mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.41mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 9µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cream cheese
Choline 27.2mg 16.5mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.867g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.421g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.017g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.