Cream cheese vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cream cheese and nachos
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 90% more than nachos.
- Cream cheese contains 53 times more vitamin A than nachos. While cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, nachos contain only 21IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in nachos is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cream and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +54% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +581.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1600% |
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 | +6060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +374.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +819% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +532.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.9% |
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +130.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7994.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 2.173g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 5µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 3mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 5.04g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 4.08mg | 21% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 21.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 19.3µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 14.02g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 198mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 28.33g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.215mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 34.91g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.75mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 362mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.07µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 343kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 314mg | 313mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 8.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 26.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 4.343g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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