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Cream cheese vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cream cheese and Yogurt

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Yogurt.
  • Cream cheese has 308 times more Vitamin A than Yogurt. While Cream cheese has 308µg of Vitamin A, Yogurt has only 1µg.
  • Yogurt has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cream and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
~equal in Potassium ~141mg
~equal in Copper ~0.017mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg

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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Yogurt
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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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.023mg

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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +8730.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.3%
Contains more OtherOther +76.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%

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
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16705.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12258.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

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
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +48%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Yogurt
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 Yogurt Opinion
Calories 350kcal 59kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 34.44g 0.39g Cream cheese
Net carbs 5.52g 3.6g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.6g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 5mg Yogurt
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Yogurt
Calcium 97mg 110mg Yogurt
Potassium 132mg 141mg Yogurt
Iron 0.11mg 0.07mg Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 3.24g Yogurt
Copper 0.018mg 0.017mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 314mg 36mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 1111IU 4IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.023mg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.331mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 7µg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.006g Cream cheese
Choline 27.2mg 15.1mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.053g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.012g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.01g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Yogurt
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
19%
Cream cheese
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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