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Pudding vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pudding and cream cheese?

  • Pudding is richer in copper and vitamin D, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% higher.
  • Pudding is lower in sodium.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index (47) than cream cheese (0).

We used Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
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 +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +209.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +516.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +781.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.4%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +689.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +255.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +993.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 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 -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.81g 20.213g 84%
Fats 3.15g 34.44g 48%
Cholesterol 9mg 101mg 31%
Vitamin A 39µg 308µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 8.907g 20%
Calories 120kcal 350kcal 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.018mg 10%
Selenium 3.7µg 8.6µg 9%
Sodium 98mg 314mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Protein 3.16g 6.15g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.23mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 19.64g 5.52g 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.86mg 5%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.22µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.517mg 4%
Phosphorus 87mg 107mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 9mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Choline 11.3mg 27.2mg 3%
Iron 0.34mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.056mg 2%
Calcium 106mg 97mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 150mg 132mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 3.76g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.5mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.091mg 0%
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 0.125g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.