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Spaghetti vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spaghetti and cream cheese different?

  • Spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, and copper, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 100% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains 29 times more manganese than cream cheese. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of manganese, while cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Spaghetti is lower in saturated fat.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index (49) than cream cheese (0).

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 +100%
Contains more IronIron +354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2827.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
~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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +325%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +459.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3603.2%
Contains more OtherOther +353.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6699.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 StarchStarch +7331.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Spaghetti Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.176g 20.213g 91%
Fats 0.93g 34.44g 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Selenium 26.4µg 8.6µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.23mg 16%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.011mg 14%
Sodium 1mg 314mg 14%
Starch 26.01g 0.35g 11%
Calories 158kcal 350kcal 10%
Calcium 7mg 97mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Carbs 30.86g 5.52g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.483g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.517mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Phosphorus 58mg 107mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.86mg 5%
Choline 6.4mg 27.2mg 4%
Potassium 44mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.091mg 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.056mg 1%
Protein 5.8g 6.15g 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.76g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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