Cream cheese vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cream cheese and mashed potato?
- Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while mashed potato is higher in vitamin B3 and fiber.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 98% higher.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than cream cheese (0).
We used Cheese, cream and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +975% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +790.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +616.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1086.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1121.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
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Other
~1.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1137.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.342g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3357.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 0.577g | 89% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 2.82g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 43µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 0.72g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.015mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.8µg | 14% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 89kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 6.15g | 1.65g | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.07µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 14.65g | 3% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 13.4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 1.342g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 314mg | 306mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.001g | 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 1.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.