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Whipped cream vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between whipped cream and cheese

  • Whipped cream has less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than cheese.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 61% more than whipped cream.
  • The glycemic index of whipped cream is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Cheese
Cheese
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +603%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +883.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1935.7%

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Cheese
Cheese
9
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.2%
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.7%
Contains more FatsFats +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +388.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 101mg 710mg 61%
Phosphorus 89mg 455mg 52%
Selenium 1.4µg 28.5µg 49%
Protein 3.2g 22.87g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.1µg 34%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.64mg 30%
Sodium 8mg 653mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.428mg 28%
Saturated fat 13.831g 18.867g 23%
Fats 22.22g 33.31g 17%
Vitamin A 188µg 330µg 16%
Cholesterol 76mg 99mg 8%
Calories 257kcal 404kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.418g 9.246g 7%
Folate 3µg 27µg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 1.421g 4%
Carbs 12.49g 3.09g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.41mg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.03mg 2%
Potassium 147mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 24IU 1%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Iron 0.05mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 12.49g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 8g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.059mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Choline 16.8mg 16.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whipped 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
14%
Whipped cream
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.