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Fast food vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fast food and cream cheese

  • Fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and folate, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 79% higher.
  • Fast food contains 62 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. Fast food contains 5.617mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese contains 0.091mg.
  • Fast food contains less cholesterol.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, cream.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +2681.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +572.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +404%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
~equal in Sodium ~314mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6072.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3322.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +168.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +186.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 +6434.3%
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.
Fast food Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.493g 20.213g 71%
Iron 3.06mg 0.11mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.091mg 35%
Fats 12.01g 34.44g 35%
Vitamin A 9µg 308µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.22µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.023mg 25%
Cholesterol 33mg 101mg 23%
Selenium 20.3µg 8.6µg 21%
Protein 16.52g 6.15g 21%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.5mg 18%
Folate 80µg 9µg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.011mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.056mg 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.018mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.23mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 8.907g 10%
Starch 22.87g 0.35g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 5.52g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Phosphorus 134mg 107mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 97mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 9mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 0g 3%
Calories 297kcal 350kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.86mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.1µg 2%
Potassium 197mg 132mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 331mg 314mg 1%
Choline 34.4mg 27.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.483g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 5.52g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.517mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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