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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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