Cream cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream cheese and milk different?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin E; however, milk is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 98% higher.
- Cream cheese contains 86 times more vitamin E than milk. While cream cheese contains 0.86mg of vitamin E, milk contains only 0.01mg.
- Milk has less saturated fat.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than milk (31).
Cheese, cream and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
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 | +431% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113.6% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3450.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.9% |
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Carbs
~4.99g
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3115.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4137.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +38.3% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 0.633g | 89% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 0.97g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 5mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 58µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 0.277g | 22% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 42kcal | 15% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.035g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.47µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 3.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 3.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.361mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 17.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 4.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 0.027g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins