Cream cheese vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream cheese and potatoes different?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 101% higher.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than potatoes (86).
Cheese, cream and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +708.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222% |
| Contains more IronIron | +636.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +511.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1718.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +618.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1065.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +432.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 0.025g | 92% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 0.09g | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 0µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 0.002g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.298mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.032mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.4µg | 15% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 77kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.042g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 425mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 2.05g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 15.29g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.061mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 17.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.295mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 12.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 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 |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.6% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +445250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3431% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4268.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g