Cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and cream cheese?
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2 than cream cheese.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 61% higher.
- Cream cheese has 7 times less zinc than cheese. Cheese has 3.64mg of zinc, while cream cheese has 0.5mg.
- Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
We used Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +632% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +628% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +325.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
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Fats
~34.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
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Saturated fat
~20.213g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.907g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.483g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +3033.3% |
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Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 710mg | 97mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 107mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.22µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 8.6µg | 36% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 6.15g | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 314mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 20.213g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 350kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.517mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 27.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 308µg | 2% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 34.44g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 8.907g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 5.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.483g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.02g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)