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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 for cream cheese is 100% higher.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.

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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.26g 91%
Fats 34.44g 0.97g 51%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.974mg 42%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.369g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.561mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.178mg 13%
Sodium 314mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.069mg 12%
Calories 350kcal 123kcal 11%
Copper 0.018mg 0.106mg 10%
Starch 0.35g 24.79g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 97mg 3mg 9%
Protein 6.15g 2.74g 7%
Magnesium 9mg 39mg 7%
Carbs 5.52g 25.58g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.366g 7%
Iron 0.11mg 0.56mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.123mg 5%
Selenium 8.6µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.38mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 9.2mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.2µg 2%
Phosphorus 107mg 103mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.24g N/A
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.355g N/A

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
21%
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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