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Macadamia vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Cream cheese different?

  • Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 179% more than Cream cheese.
  • Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Cheese, cream types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +3254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +3254.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +4100%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5095.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Water +3769.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +150.4%
Contains more Water +3769.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.483
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.483

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 7.91g 6.15g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 34.44g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 5.52g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 350kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 0.35g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 3.69mg 0.11mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 9mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 107mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 132mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 314mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.5mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.018mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.011mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.091mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.517mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.056mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 9µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.37mg 0.233mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.602mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.018mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.023mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.291mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.195mg 0.175mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 20.213g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 8.907g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.483g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Macadamia
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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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