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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 RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin E , however, Milk is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
6
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +160.6%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +160.6%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
8
:
3
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.093
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +3450.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.99
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +3450.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4137.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4137.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +38.3%
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
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +38.3%

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 Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 4.99g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 3.37g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.97g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 4.99g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 42kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 5.2g Cream cheese
Calcium 97mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.11mg 0.03mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Milk
Phosphorus 107mg 95mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 314mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.003mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 3.3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 196IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 58µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.185mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.361mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.037mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 5µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.043mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.143mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.174mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.319mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.282mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.088mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.174mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.22mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.101mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.633g Milk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.277g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.035g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.027g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.004g 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 Milk
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%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.