Ice cream vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ice cream and cream cheese
- Ice cream has more vitamin B12; however, cream cheese has more vitamin A and selenium.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 67% more.
- Ice cream is lower in cholesterol.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
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 | -66.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 20.213g | 61% |
| Fats | 11g | 34.44g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 308µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 101mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 8.907g | 15% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 314mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1.483g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.22µg | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 350kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 5.52g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 6.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.517mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Choline | 26mg | 27.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 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 |
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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
18%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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