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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 +90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +273.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.018mg

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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7661.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1609.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +117.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +868.4%
Contains more WaterWater +143%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2913.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 680kcal 350kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 74.85g 34.44g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 0.57g 5.52g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 42mg 101mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Cream cheese
Calcium 8mg 97mg Cream cheese
Potassium 20mg 132mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.21mg 0.11mg Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 3.76g Mayonnaise
Copper 0.019mg 0.018mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 0.15mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 21mg 107mg Cream cheese
Sodium 635mg 314mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 65IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 16µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.86mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 2.3µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
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
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 163µg 2.1µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 9µg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.187g Cream cheese
Choline 34.2mg 27.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 20.213g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 8.907g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 1.483g 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
Fructose 0.05g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.007g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 0.807g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
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.

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