Oatmeal vs. Cream Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cream Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cream cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and cream cheese:
- Both cream cheese and oatmeal are high in calcium and calories.
- Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cream cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cream cheese and oatmeal are high in calories. Cream cheese is very similar to cream cheese for calories - cream cheese has 350 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cream cheese per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for cream cheese, 7:6:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 6% |
| Fat | 15% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and cream cheese has 92% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - cream cheese has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cream cheese - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cream cheese and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 160% more protein than cream cheese - cream cheese has 6.2g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cream cheese is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 95% less saturated fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Oatmeal has less trans fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than cream cheese - cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cream cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cream cheese and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cream cheese and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cream cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and cream cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oatmeal | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.517 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cream cheese and oatmeal are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 87% more calcium than oatmeal - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than cream cheese - cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than cream cheese - cream cheese has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) .
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FAQ
Does cream cheese or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cream cheese and oatmeal are high in calories. Cream cheese is quite similar to cream cheese for calories - cream cheese has 350 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does cream cheese or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and cream cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - cream cheese has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does cream cheese or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both cream cheese and oatmeal are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 90% more calcium than oatmeal - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does cream cheese or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than cream cheese - cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does cream cheese or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than cream cheese - cream cheese has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.