Cream cheese vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cream cheese and spread
- Cream cheese has more vitamin A and calcium; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 71% more than spread.
- Spread has 13 times less vitamin A than cream cheese. Cream cheese has 1111IU of vitamin A, while spread has 87IU.
- Spread contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +708.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
| Contains more IronIron | +618.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +622.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
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 | +1084.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +647.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1801.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +409.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +129% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.9% |
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 5.977g | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.12µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 26µg | 31% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 1013mg | 30% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 38mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 2.565g | 7% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 62.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 1.74mg | 6% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 7.584g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 7.66g | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 11.94g | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 9.7µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.279mg | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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