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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.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

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.
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +3363.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4433%
Contains more FolateFolate +988.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg

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
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 FatsFats +3525.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +804.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4714.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +12191.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Tortilla DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.296g 91%
Fats 34.44g 0.95g 52%
Iron 0.11mg 3.81mg 46%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.37mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.125mg 25%
Folate 9µg 98µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.185g 22%
Starch 0.35g 43.02g 18%
Carbs 5.52g 49.94g 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 16.6µg 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.102mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.114mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.17mg 7%
Sodium 314mg 482mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.391g 7%
Phosphorus 107mg 146mg 6%
Calories 350kcal 237kcal 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.19mg 4%
Calcium 97mg 70mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.32mg 2%
Protein 6.15g 7.28g 2%
Magnesium 9mg 19mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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.

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