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Honey vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between honey and cream cheese

  • Honey has less vitamin A, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5 than cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 101% more than honey.
  • Honey has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of honey is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Honey 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.
Honey
Honey
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975%

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.
Honey
Honey
2
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +660.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +1136.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
1
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +1392.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1950%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +207.7%
Contains more OtherOther +535%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
5
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0g 34.44g 53%
Fructose 40.94g 0g 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Carbs 82.4g 5.52g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.907g 22%
Phosphorus 4mg 107mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.23mg 15%
Selenium 0.8µg 8.6µg 14%
Sodium 4mg 314mg 13%
Protein 0.3g 6.15g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.483g 10%
Calcium 6mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.517mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.86mg 6%
Choline 2.2mg 27.2mg 5%
Iron 0.42mg 0.11mg 4%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.5mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.011mg 3%
Calories 304kcal 350kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.056mg 2%
Potassium 52mg 132mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.018mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 82.2g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 82.12g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.091mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.004mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.01mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.008mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.009mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.001mg 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
Honey 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
2%
Honey
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.