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Cream cheese vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cream cheese and whipped cream

  • Whipped cream contains less selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
  • Whipped cream contains 39 times less sodium than cream cheese. Cream cheese contains 314mg of sodium, while whipped cream contains 8mg.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of whipped cream is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more IronIron +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Calcium ~101mg

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg

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
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.2%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.6%

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 Whipped cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Whipped cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 13.831g 29%
Fats 34.44g 22.22g 19%
Sodium 314mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.065mg 13%
Selenium 8.6µg 1.4µg 13%
Vitamin A 308µg 188µg 13%
Cholesterol 101mg 76mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 6.418g 6%
Protein 6.15g 3.2g 6%
Calories 350kcal 257kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.825g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.305mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.29µg 3%
Phosphorus 107mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Carbs 5.52g 12.49g 2%
Choline 27.2mg 16.8mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.37mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.64mg 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 12.49g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Calcium 97mg 101mg 0%
Potassium 132mg 147mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g 8g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.087mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.382g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.