Baguette vs. Cream Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Cream Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
cream cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and cream cheese:
- Both baguette and cream cheese are high in calcium and calories.
- Baguette has 233.6 times less trans fat than cream cheese.
- Baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cream cheese, however, cream cheese contains more beta-carotene than baguette.
- Baguette has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cream cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and cream cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese has 29% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and cream cheese has 350 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cream cheese per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for cream cheese, 7:6:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 6% |
| Fat | 8% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and cream cheese has 89% less carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cream cheese - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baguette and cream cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 75% more protein than cream cheese - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and cream cheese has 6.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cream cheese is high in saturated fat and baguette has 97% less saturated fat than cream cheese - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Baguette has 233.6 times less trans fat than cream cheese - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Baguette has less cholesterol than cream cheese - cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than baguette - cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cream cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both baguette and cream cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baguette | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.517 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baguette and cream cheese are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 87% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than cream cheese - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Baguette and cream cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cream cheese per 100 grams, however, cream cheese contains more beta-carotene than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | 7 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 59 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cream cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.131 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.161 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and cream cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baguette | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 1.212 G |
| Total | 0.79 G | 1.248 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or cream cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and cream cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese has 30% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and cream cheese has 350 calories.
Does baguette or cream cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and cream cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does baguette or cream cheese contain more calcium?
Both baguette and cream cheese are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 90% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
Does baguette or cream cheese contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than cream cheese - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.