Cream cheese vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cream cheese and crackers?
- Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, while crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and phosphorus.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
- Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than cream cheese (0).
We used Cheese, cream and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3563.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +477.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4363.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +252.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1708.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4682.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +922.2% |
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:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1575.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1010.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.64g
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
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +785.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
49.69 g
Sucrose:
6.95 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14097.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 13.137g | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 5.562g | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 69.3µg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 4.03mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 0µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.416mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 4.352mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.491mg | 21% |
| Folate | 9µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 49.69g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 248mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 61.3g | 19% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 726mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.456mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 3.03mg | 14% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 26.43g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.104mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 510kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 6.553g | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 6.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 9.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 1.485g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.062g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 11.48g | N/A |
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
21%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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