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Cream cheese vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cream cheese and fish sandwiches

  • Cream cheese has more vitamin A; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% more.
  • Cream cheese has 13 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Cream cheese has 1111IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +1263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5033.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +176.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +383.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.7%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 1.949g 83%
Vitamin A 308µg 6µg 34%
Fats 34.44g 12.45g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 6.257g 32%
Cholesterol 101mg 35mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.68µg 19%
Iron 0.11mg 1.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 18µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.21mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 2.595g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.15mg 13%
Sodium 314mg 602mg 13%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 13.6µg 10%
Folate 9µg 46µg 9%
Protein 6.15g 10.29g 8%
Carbs 5.52g 26.69g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg 7%
Calcium 97mg 37mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg 6%
Calories 350kcal 257kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.55mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 206mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 116mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Choline 27.2mg 28.9mg 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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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