Cream cheese vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cream cheese and salsa
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet salsa is higher in iron and copper.
- Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 101% more than salsa.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cream and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1936.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1086.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55568.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1286% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 0.029g | 92% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 0.2g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 28µg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 2.24mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 0.016g | 22% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 36kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.4µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.096mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 0.107g | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 1.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 314mg | 430mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 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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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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