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Mayonnaise vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mayonnaise and Cream cheese

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 134% more.
  • Mayonnaise has 4 times more Vitamin E than Cream cheese. Mayonnaise has 3.28mg of Vitamin E , while Cream cheese has 0.86mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
2
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8
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +1112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.5%
Contains more Potassium +560%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +273.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.018
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +1112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.5%
Contains more Potassium +560%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +273.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.018

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.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
3
:
8
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7661.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1609.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Cream cheese
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 E +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7661.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1609.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +540.6%
Contains more Carbs +868.4%
Contains more Water +143%
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Cream cheese
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 Fats +117.3%
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Protein +540.6%
Contains more Carbs +868.4%
Contains more Water +143%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
3
:
0
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2913.5%
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2913.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
3
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2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Mayonnaise
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cream cheese
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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.
Mayonnaise Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 0.96g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 74.85g 34.44g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 680kcal 350kcal Mayonnaise
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0.05g 0g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 3.76g Mayonnaise
Calcium 8mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.21mg 0.11mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 21mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 20mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 635mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.15mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.018mg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 2.3µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 65IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.86mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 5µg 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 163µg 2.1µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.055mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.095mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.072mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.035mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.074mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.026mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 42mg 101mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 11.703g 20.213g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 8.907g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 1.483g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.007g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 0.807g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

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Mayonnaise 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%
Mayonnaise
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.