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

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How are cream cheese and cream cracker different?

  • Cream cracker is higher than cream cheese in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin K, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily need for iron, 91% more than cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese contains 4 times more saturated fat than cream cracker. Cream cheese contains 20.213g of saturated fat, while cream cracker contains 5.362g.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index (65) than cream cheese (0).

Cheese, cream and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types were used 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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more IronIron +6609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6972.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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 0% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +752.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1555.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1082.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1069.4%
Contains more OtherOther +185%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%

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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +14720%
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.
Cream cheese Cream cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 7.38mg 91%
Saturated fat 20.213g 5.362g 68%
Sodium 314mg 1148mg 36%
Folate 9µg 149µg 35%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 34%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.778mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 5.08mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.298mg 23%
Fats 34.44g 20.37g 22%
Starch 0.35g 51.87g 21%
Carbs 5.52g 64.55g 20%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 17.9µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.46µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.111mg 10%
Calories 350kcal 484kcal 7%
Calcium 97mg 26mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 2.45g 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1.59mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 10.625g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Protein 6.15g 7.01g 2%
Selenium 8.6µg 9.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.462mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.065mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.24mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.66mg 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 98mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 62.15g N/A
Potassium 132mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.045g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

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

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