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

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Cheshire cheese?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cheshire cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Cheshire cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 55% more.
  • Cream cheese has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cheshire cheese. While Cream cheese has 1.483g of Polyunsaturated fat, Cheshire cheese has only 0.87g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cheshire cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, cream and Cheese, cheshire 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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.9%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +458%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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%
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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280%
Contains more OtherOther +183.5%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.671g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 350kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 6.15g 23.37g Cheshire cheese
Fats 34.44g 30.6g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 4.78g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 4.78g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 103mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Cheshire cheese
Calcium 97mg 643mg Cheshire cheese
Potassium 132mg 95mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.21mg Cheshire cheese
Sugar 3.76g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.79mg Cheshire cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 464mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 314mg 700mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 985IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 233µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.293mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.08mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.413mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.074mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.83µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 19.475g Cheshire cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.671g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.87g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.3mg Cheshire cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.832mg Cheshire cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.56mg Cheshire cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.821mg Cheshire cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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 Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Cheshire cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.