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Cream cheese vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream cheese and porridge

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, porridge is richer in iron.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 101% more than porridge.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +725%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +613.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +628.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16300%
Contains more OtherOther +477.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.6%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31710.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1200.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Porridge
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Porridge DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.033g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.21g 53%
Iron 0.11mg 3.74mg 45%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.028g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.025mg 16%
Calories 350kcal 50kcal 15%
Sodium 314mg 6mg 13%
Phosphorus 107mg 15mg 13%
Selenium 8.6µg 2.8µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Protein 6.15g 1.44g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.071mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.114g 9%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.02mg 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.013mg 3%
Potassium 132mg 16mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.13mg 3%
Copper 0.018mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg 2%
Carbs 5.52g 10.52g 2%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 97mg 87mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.03g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.033mg 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 Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.