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Cream cheese vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Brown rice

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 100% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +409.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8754.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~103mg

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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3450.5%
Contains more OtherOther +188.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2313.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +6982.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Brown rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Brown rice Opinion
Calories 350kcal 123kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 2.74g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.97g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 23.98g Brown rice
Carbs 5.52g 25.58g Brown rice
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Brown rice
Magnesium 9mg 39mg Brown rice
Calcium 97mg 3mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 86mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.56mg Brown rice
Sugar 3.76g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Copper 0.018mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Starch 0.35g 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 107mg 103mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 4mg Brown rice
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.17mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 8.6µg 5.8µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.38mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.2µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 9µg
Choline 27.2mg 9.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.369g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.366g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.033mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.095mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.109mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.214mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.099mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.058mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.133mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.151mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.066mg Cream cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.011g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.355g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

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