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Cream cheese vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream cheese and watercress different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while watercress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 207% more than cream cheese.
  • Watercress has a higher glycemic index (32) than cream cheese (0).

Cheese, cream and Watercress, raw types were used 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.
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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +354.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2118.2%

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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11804.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.9%
Contains more WaterWater +80.7%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4137.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Watercress
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.1µg 250µg 207%
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.027g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.1g 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg 48%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.008g 22%
Calories 350kcal 11kcal 17%
Vitamin A 308µg 160µg 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg 14%
Sodium 314mg 41mg 12%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.244mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.035g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Protein 6.15g 2.3g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.12mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.077mg 7%
Phosphorus 107mg 60mg 7%
Potassium 132mg 330mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.129mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.31mg 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.11mg 4%
Choline 27.2mg 9mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 21mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Calcium 97mg 120mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.2mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 1.29g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 0.79g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.2g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.04mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.