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Cream cheese vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Spelt?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 129% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Spelt is lower.

We used Cheese, cream and Spelt, uncooked 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
9
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +3936.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.8%
Contains more Potassium +193.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +556%
Contains more Copper +2738.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +3936.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.8%
Contains more Potassium +193.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +556%
Contains more Copper +2738.9%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +36%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
5
:
6
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +11010%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +11010%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.79

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +1317.3%
Contains more Water +377.5%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +1171.6%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +1317.3%
Contains more Water +377.5%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +1171.6%
Contains more Other +40.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
5
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15305.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cream cheese
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
Spelt
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15305.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 6.15g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 34.44g 2.43g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 350kcal 338kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0g 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 3.76g 6.82g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 97mg 27mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 9mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 107mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 132mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 314mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 0.5mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.018mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.011mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 8.6µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 1111IU 10IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.79mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.113mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 9µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.233mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.657mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.567mg 0.409mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.395mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.175mg 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.406g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.445g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.258g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.065g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.807g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.