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Cream cheese vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Fruit preserves

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, yet Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 101% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Jams and preserves.

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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
6
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +385%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Selenium +330%
Contains more Iron +345.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +385%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Selenium +330%
Contains more Iron +345.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +455.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
9
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2485%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2485%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +1562.2%
Contains more Fats +49100%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +452.2%
Contains more Carbs +1147.5%
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1562.2%
Contains more Fats +49100%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Contains more Other +452.2%
Contains more Carbs +1147.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23339.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23339.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Fruit preserves
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 6.15g 0.37g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.07g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 350kcal 278kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 48.5g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 97mg 20mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 19mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 77mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.5mg 0.06mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 8.6µg 2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.12mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.076mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.036mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.008mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.017mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.037mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.03mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.001mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.021mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.021mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.014mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.038g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0g Cream cheese
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 Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.