Cream cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cream cheese and Mozzarella
- Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 63% higher.
- Cream cheese contains 20 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. Cream cheese contains 314mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella contains 16mg.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +653.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +526% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +389.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +114.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +318.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89% |
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Water
~49.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 350kcal | 280kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 27.5g |
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| Fats | 34.44g | 17.1g |
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| Net carbs | 5.52g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 5.52g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 101mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 3.76g | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 3.13mg |
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| Starch | 0.35g |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 524mg |
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| Sodium | 314mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 517IU |
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| Vitamin A | 308µg | 137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.213g | 10.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.907g | 4.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.509g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.069mg |
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| Threonine | 0.233mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.324mg |
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| Leucine | 0.657mg |
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| Lysine | 0.567mg |
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| Methionine | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg |
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| Valine | 0.395mg |
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| Histidine | 0.175mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.