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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +1825% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 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 | -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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 44.69g | 1.483g | 288% |
| Vitamin K | 163µg | 2.1µg | 134% |
| Fats | 74.85g | 34.44g | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 11.703g | 20.213g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 308µg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.843g | 8.907g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 101mg | 20% |
| Calories | 680kcal | 350kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.23mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 0.86mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 314mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 107mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 6.15g | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.517mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.22µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.57g | 5.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 34.2mg | 27.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.57g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.57g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.095mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | 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
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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins