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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.
Cheese
Cheese
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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%
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.
Cheese
Cheese
8
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
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%
~equal in Fats ~34.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
~equal in 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
Cheese
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +3033.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~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.
Cheese Cream cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 404kcal 350kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 6.15g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 3.09g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 101mg Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 97mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 132mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.11mg Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 3.76g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.018mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 0.5mg Cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 107mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1111IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 308µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 8.6µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.023mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.23mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.056mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.22µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.1µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 9µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cream cheese
Choline 16.5mg 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 20.213g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.907g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.069mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.233mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.324mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.657mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.567mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.191mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.291mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.395mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.175mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Cheese
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.