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Cream cheese vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream cheese and oatmeal

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +5318.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4972.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1030.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.215mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2432.4%
Contains more OtherOther +122.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2178%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2862.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Oatmeal DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.226g 91%
Iron 0.11mg 5.96mg 73%
Fats 34.44g 1.36g 51%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.558mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.391g 21%
Vitamin A 308µg 130µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.26mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.025mg 18%
Calories 350kcal 68kcal 14%
Sodium 314mg 49mg 12%
Folate 9µg 44µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Protein 6.15g 2.37g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.426g 7%
Selenium 8.6µg 5µg 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.066mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.07mg 5%
Starch 0.35g 10.37g 4%
Phosphorus 107mg 77mg 4%
Choline 27.2mg 4.7mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.317mg 4%
Carbs 5.52g 11.67g 2%
Calcium 97mg 80mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.215mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.62mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Oatmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.987g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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.
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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