Cream cheese vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cream cheese and pound cake?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A and selenium, yet pound cake is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 77% more.
- Cream cheese has 5 times more vitamin A than pound cake. While cream cheese has 1111IU of vitamin A, pound cake has only 241IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cream and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
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 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +652.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1674.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +141.2% |
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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +871.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.5% |
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:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +196.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4860% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 4.811g | 70% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 13.96g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 70µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 53.64g | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 3.02g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 3.419g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.615mg | 10% |
| Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 65.6mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.36µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 377mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 353kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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