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Cream cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cheese and Blue cheese

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, while Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 43% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Blue cheese contains 198µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Blue cheese is lower.

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

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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
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8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +444.3%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains more Zinc +432%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +444.3%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.7%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains more Zinc +432%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%

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
2
:
9
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +248%
Contains more Other +302.4%
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +248%
Contains more Other +302.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 2.34g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 34.44g 28.74g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 2.34g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 97mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 132mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 314mg 1146mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 721IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 198µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.25mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 9µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.669g Blue cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.778g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.8g 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

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Cream cheese Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.