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Cream cheese vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Thyme?

  • Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6 than Cream cheese.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 217% higher.

We used Cheese, cream and Thyme, fresh types in this comparison.

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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
2
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8
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Calcium +317.5%
Contains more Iron +15763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1677.8%
Contains more Potassium +361.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +262%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +15527.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Thyme
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +317.5%
Contains more Iron +15763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1677.8%
Contains more Potassium +361.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +262%
Contains more Copper +2983.3%
Contains more Manganese +15527.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106

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
4
:
7
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Thyme
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +1950%
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +152%
Equal in Protein - 5.56
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
Thyme
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +1950%
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +152%
Equal in Protein - 5.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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:
1
Thyme
Thyme
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10896.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Thyme
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10896.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 10.45g Thyme
Protein 6.15g 5.56g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 1.68g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 24.45g Thyme
Calories 350kcal 101kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Calcium 97mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 0.11mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 9mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 107mg 106mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 314mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.5mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.018mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.011mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 238µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.409mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 9µg 45µg Thyme
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.233mg 0.154mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.285mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.262mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.126mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.307mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.467g Thyme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.081g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.532g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Thyme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Cream cheese
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.