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Dough vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between dough and cream cheese?

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 98% higher.
  • Cream cheese has 53 times less vitamin B3 than dough. Dough has 4.817mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese has 0.091mg.
  • Dough is lower in saturated fat.
  • Dough has a higher glycemic index (70) than cream cheese (0).

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +3454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +232.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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.
Dough
5
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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 +2987%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +240%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
3
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +74.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +839.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1323.1%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2360.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
4
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +12537.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.529g 20.213g 89%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.023mg 57%
Fats 2.42g 34.44g 49%
Iron 3.91mg 0.11mg 48%
Selenium 28.6µg 8.6µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.091mg 30%
Folate 123µg 9µg 29%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.011mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 8.907g 21%
Starch 44.23g 0.35g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.23mg 15%
Copper 0.152mg 0.018mg 15%
Carbs 51.88g 5.52g 15%
Sodium 602mg 314mg 13%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Protein 10.75g 6.15g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 97mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.483g 4%
Calories 272kcal 350kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.86mg 4%
Choline 8mg 27.2mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.517mg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.1µg 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 117mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 4.62g 3.76g N/A
Phosphorus 105mg 107mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.

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