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Cream cheese vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and plums?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium, while plums are higher in vitamin C.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% higher.
  • Plums have a higher glycemic index (53) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cream and Plums, raw 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%
Plum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +568.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +372.7%

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%
Plum
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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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +1331.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Plum
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +778.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12200%
Contains more OtherOther +243.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%

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
Plum
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9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6547%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3270.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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
Plum
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16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Plum
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Plum DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.017g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.28g 53%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 17µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.134g 22%
Selenium 8.6µg 0µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.026mg 16%
Calories 350kcal 46kcal 15%
Sodium 314mg 0mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 16mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg 11%
Protein 6.15g 0.7g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.044g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 6mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.135mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Choline 27.2mg 1.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.1mg 4%
Copper 0.018mg 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.26mg 4%
Fructose 0g 3.07g 4%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 6.4µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.417mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.052mg 2%
Carbs 5.52g 11.42g 2%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.17mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 157mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 10.02g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 9.92g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Plum
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients

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

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