Cream Cheese vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Cream Cheese and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cream cheese
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cream cheese and mayonnaise:
- Both mayonnaise and cream cheese are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Cream cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Mayonnaise has 5.2 times less trans fat than cream cheese.
- Mayonnaise has 58% less cholesterol than cream cheese.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and cream cheese are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 94% more calories than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and cream cheese has 350 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cream cheese is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mayonnaise per calorie. Cream cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 7:6:87 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cream Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 87% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise and cream cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Mayonnaise and cream cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cream cheese has 541% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and cream cheese has 6.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mayonnaise and cream cheese are high in saturated fat. Cream cheese has 73% more saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Mayonnaise has 5.2 times less trans fat than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Mayonnaise has 58% less cholesterol than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 18 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 281% more Vitamin E than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 76 times more Vitamin K than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cream cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cream cheese and mayonnaise contain significant amounts of thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cream Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.517 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cream cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and cream cheese contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Cream cheese has 560% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg 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, both cream cheese and mayonnaise contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cream Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 7 UG | 12 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cream cheese per 100 grams, however, cream cheese contains more dpa than mayonnaise per 100 grams.
| Cream Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.131 G | 5.456 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.161 G | 5.461 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than cream cheese per 100 grams.
| Cream Cheese | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.125 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.212 G | 39.146 G |
| Total | 1.214 G | 39.271 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cream Cheese or Mayonnaise .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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FAQ
Does mayonnaise or cream cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and cream cheese are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 90% more calories than cream cheese - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and cream cheese has 350 calories.
Does mayonnaise or cream cheese contain more calcium?
Cream cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.