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Cream cheese vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Kefir?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , while Kefir is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 98% higher.
  • Kefir has 43 times less Vitamin E than Cream cheese. Cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E , while Kefir has 0.02mg.
  • Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cream and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
6
:
4
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Kefir
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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
5
:
7
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Vitamin A +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
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%
Kefir
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Protein +62.3%
Contains more Fats +3603.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.2%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Water +71.2%
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
Kefir
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +62.3%
Contains more Fats +3603.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.2%
Contains more Other +74%
Contains more Water +71.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2773.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2698.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Kefir
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2773.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2698.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 3.7
Cream cheese
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
Kefir
80% 20%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.7 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.91 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 3.7

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 Kefir
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Kefir Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 4.48g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 3.79g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.93g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 4.48g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 41kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 4.61g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 130mg Kefir
Iron 0.11mg 0.04mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Kefir
Phosphorus 107mg 105mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 164mg Kefir
Sodium 314mg 40mg Kefir
Zinc 0.5mg 0.46mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.009mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 3.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 569IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 171µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.135mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.15mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.385mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.058mg Kefir
Folate 9µg 13µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg Kefir
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 5mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.658g Kefir
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.001g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.31g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.053g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.029g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.006g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.002g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.