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Cream cheese vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cream cheese and Peanut butter

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 81% more than Cream cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cream and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.7%
Contains more IronIron +1481.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +402%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15036.4%

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.
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% 67% 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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +958.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +4178%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.1%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.2%
Contains more OtherOther +127.6%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +191.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +745.2%

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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +917.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Cream cheese Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 350kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 6.15g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 34.44g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 5.52g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 5.52g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 9mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 97mg 49mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.11mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 3.76g 10.49g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.018mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.5mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 0.35g 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 107mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 314mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.011mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 8.6µg 4.1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.192mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.3µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cream cheese
Choline 27.2mg 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 20.213g 10.325g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.233mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.657mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.567mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.191mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.395mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.175mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.027g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Peanut butter
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
19%
Cream cheese
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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