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Cream cheese vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream cheese and chinese cuisine

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 96% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has 7 times less cholesterol than cream cheese. Cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol, while chinese cuisine has 14mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +909.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1236.4%

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% 103% 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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.82mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +549.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +631.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +420%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.978g 87%
Fats 34.44g 5.3g 45%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 51.3µg 41%
Cholesterol 101mg 14mg 29%
Vitamin A 308µg 63µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 1.217g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Iron 0.11mg 1.11mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.055mg 13%
Calories 350kcal 105kcal 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.48µg 11%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.5mg 9%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.161mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 22mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.147mg 6%
Phosphorus 107mg 76mg 4%
Sodium 314mg 409mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 2.13g 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.049mg 3%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.7µg 3%
Protein 6.15g 7.08g 2%
Potassium 132mg 204mg 2%
Starch 0.35g 1.82g 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.443mg 1%
Choline 27.2mg 34.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Carbs 5.52g 7.29g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 3.76g 2.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.82mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Chinese cuisine
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
21%
Cream cheese
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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