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Cream cheese vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Fruitcake?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Fruitcake is higher in Iron, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Cream cheese has 44 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fruitcake. While Cream cheese has 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fruitcake has only 7µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Cheese, cream and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
6
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Calcium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +330%
Contains more Iron +1781.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +330%
Contains more Iron +1781.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains more Manganese +1900%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
6
:
5
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Vitamin A +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.2%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +278.5%
Contains more Water +108%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +1015.9%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Fats +278.5%
Contains more Water +108%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +1015.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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2
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.1%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.1%

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 Fruitcake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 6.15g 2.9g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 9.1g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 350kcal 324kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 27.42g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 97mg 33mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 107mg 52mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 314mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.5mg 0.27mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 8.6µg 2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 22IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 7µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.099mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.226mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.01µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.5µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.042mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.102mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.121mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.206mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.121mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.059mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.14mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.144mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.071mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 20.213g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 4.2g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 3.323g Fruitcake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.