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Cream cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cream cheese and pizza?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, while pizza is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
  • Pizza has 6 times less cholesterol than cream cheese. Cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol, while pizza has 17mg.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cream and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +2154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.4%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.83mg
~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +255.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.4%

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
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +795.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +7600%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Pizza DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 4.465g 72%
Fats 34.44g 9.69g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.39mg 31%
Iron 0.11mg 2.48mg 30%
Cholesterol 101mg 17mg 28%
Vitamin A 308µg 69µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.825mg 23%
Selenium 8.6µg 19.9µg 21%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Phosphorus 107mg 216mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 2.608g 16%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.36mg 15%
Sodium 314mg 598mg 12%
Starch 0.35g 26.95g 11%
Protein 6.15g 11.39g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.105mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calcium 97mg 188mg 9%
Carbs 5.52g 33.33g 9%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.42µg 8%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 6.7µg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Calories 350kcal 266kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.195mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 16.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Potassium 132mg 172mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.681g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.83mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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