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Tilsit cheese vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tilsit cheese and cream cheese different?

  • Tilsit cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while cream cheese is higher in monounsaturated fat.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than cream cheese.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 7 times more calcium than cream cheese. Tilsit cheese contains 700mg of calcium, while cream cheese contains 97mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Tilsit cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than cream cheese (0).

Cheese, tilsit 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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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 +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +621.6%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%

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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +854.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +296.9%
Contains more OtherOther +283.5%
Contains more FatsFats +32.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 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 -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Cream cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.22µg 78%
Calcium 700mg 97mg 60%
Phosphorus 500mg 107mg 56%
Protein 24.41g 6.15g 37%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.5mg 27%
Sodium 753mg 314mg 19%
Saturated fat 16.775g 20.213g 16%
Fats 25.98g 34.44g 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin A 249µg 308µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.483g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 8.907g 4%
Folate 20µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.517mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.023mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.11mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 132mg 2%
Calories 340kcal 350kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.091mg 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.018mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 1.88g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 5.52g N/A
Cholesterol 102mg 101mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.