Cream cheese vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cream cheese and pasta
- Cream cheese has more vitamin A and calcium, while pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and copper.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% higher.
- Pasta contains 56 times less vitamin A than cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, while pasta contains 20IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +1516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +936.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +416.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1936.4% |
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 | +5033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +990.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3180% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7083.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 0.15g | 91% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 1.05g | 51% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 6µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 33mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 0.124g | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
| Folate | 9µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 6mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.183mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.429g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 5.15g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 |
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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%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.