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Cream cheese vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream cheese and fast food

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, yet fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 79% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 22 times more vitamin A than fast food. Cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, while fast food contains 51IU.
  • Fast food contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +2681.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +572.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +404%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136%
~equal in Sodium ~331mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3322.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6072.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +186.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.3%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +6434.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Fast food DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 4.493g 71%
Iron 0.11mg 3.06mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 5.617mg 35%
Fats 34.44g 12.01g 35%
Vitamin A 308µg 9µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.89µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.317mg 25%
Cholesterol 101mg 33mg 23%
Selenium 8.6µg 20.3µg 21%
Protein 6.15g 16.52g 21%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.52mg 18%
Folate 9µg 80µg 18%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.212mg 12%
Copper 0.018mg 0.121mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.363mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 4.835g 10%
Starch 0.35g 22.87g 9%
Carbs 5.52g 31.5g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Phosphorus 107mg 134mg 4%
Calcium 97mg 62mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Calories 350kcal 297kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.9µg 2%
Potassium 132mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 314mg 331mg 1%
Choline 27.2mg 34.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.68g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.76g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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