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Cream cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream cheese and Tortilla

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin B2, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 100% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Cream cheese. Cream cheese has 0.23mg of Vitamin B2, while Tortilla has 0.114mg.
  • Tortilla contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
4
:
6
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Iron +3363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +93%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Iron +3363.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +93%

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
7
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more Folate +988.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Fats +3525.3%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +804.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +3525.3%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +804.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4714.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4714.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12191.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12191.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 6.15g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 34.44g 0.95g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 350kcal 237kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 3.76g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 97mg 70mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 107mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 132mg 105mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 482mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 0.32mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.011mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 8.6µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.19mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.114mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.17mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 9µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.06mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.182mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.286mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.53mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.157mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.122mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.395mg 0.326mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.165mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.185g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.391g 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 0.019g 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 Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.