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White bread vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and cream cheese?

  • White bread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, manganese, and fiber, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 98% higher.
  • White bread is lower in saturated fat.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than cream cheese (0).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +3181.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +461.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4772.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 +2217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +795.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +934.2%
Contains more WaterWater +44.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1387%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.483g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 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 +10520%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
White bread Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.698g 20.213g 89%
Fats 3.33g 34.44g 48%
Iron 3.61mg 0.11mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.023mg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.091mg 29%
Folate 111µg 9µg 26%
Selenium 22µg 8.6µg 24%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.011mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 8.907g 21%
Starch 37.17g 0.35g 15%
Carbs 49.42g 5.52g 15%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Copper 0.101mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Sodium 490mg 314mg 8%
Protein 8.85g 6.15g 5%
Calcium 144mg 97mg 5%
Calories 266kcal 350kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.86mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 0g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.056mg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 27.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.483g 1%
Phosphorus 98mg 107mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 126mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.517mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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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