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Cheshire cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheshire cheese and cream cheese?

  • Cheshire cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet cream cheese is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheshire cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 55% more.
  • Cheshire cheese has 6 times more zinc than cream cheese. While cheshire cheese has 2.79mg of zinc, cream cheese has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, cream types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
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 +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.9%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +458%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 78% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +277.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 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 +280%
Contains more OtherOther +183.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 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
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~20.213g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.907g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheshire cheese Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 643mg 97mg 55%
Phosphorus 464mg 107mg 51%
Protein 23.37g 6.15g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.22µg 25%
Zinc 2.79mg 0.5mg 21%
Sodium 700mg 314mg 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Vitamin A 233µg 308µg 8%
Fats 30.6g 34.44g 6%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.23mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 1.483g 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.018mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 9mg 3%
Saturated fat 19.475g 20.213g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 0.517mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.023mg 2%
Calories 387kcal 350kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.671g 8.907g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.056mg 1%
Iron 0.21mg 0.11mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 132mg 1%
Cholesterol 103mg 101mg 1%
Carbs 4.78g 5.52g 0%
Net carbs 4.78g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.091mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.451mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.238mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.945mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.56mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.821mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 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
Cheshire cheese Cream cheese
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
24%
Cheshire cheese
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.