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Cream cheese vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Wheat gluten different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 100% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cream and Vital wheat gluten are the varieties 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
8
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Calcium +46.4%
Contains more Iron +4627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +911.1%
Contains more Selenium +361.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Calcium +46.4%
Contains more Iron +4627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +911.1%
Contains more Selenium +361.6%

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
10
:
0
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Fats +1761.6%
Contains more Water +541.7%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +1122.1%
Contains more Carbs +149.8%
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
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1761.6%
Contains more Water +541.7%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +1122.1%
Contains more Carbs +149.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5609.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Wheat gluten
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 6.15g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 34.44g 1.85g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 350kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 97mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.11mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 9mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 107mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 132mg 100mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.5mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.018mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.156g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.81g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.941g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.