Boiled Egg vs. Cream Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cream Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cream cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and cream cheese:
- Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cream cheese contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Cream cheese has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cream cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in calories. Cream cheese has 126% more calories than boiled egg - cream cheese has 350 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to cream cheese for carbs. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for cream cheese, 7:6:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 6% |
| Fat | 63% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cream cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - cream cheese has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cream cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 105% more protein than cream cheese - cream cheese has 6.2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cream cheese is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 84% less saturated fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Boiled egg has less trans fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and cream cheese has 73% less cholesterol than boiled egg - cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Cream cheese has 107% more Vitamin A than boiled egg - cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cream cheese - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cream cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cream cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cream cheese contains more niacin.
| Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.517 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 94% more calcium than boiled egg - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 982% more iron than cream cheese - cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cream cheese and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - cream cheese has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, cream cheese has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cream cheese per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 59 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 7 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 boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than cream cheese per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and cream cheese contain small amounts of EPA.
| Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.131 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.161 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both boiled egg and cream cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 1.212 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| Total | 1.188 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) .
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FAQ
Does cream cheese or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in calories. Cream cheese has 130% more calories than boiled egg - cream cheese has 350 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is cream cheese or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 110% more protein than cream cheese - cream cheese has 6.2g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cream cheese or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both cream cheese and boiled egg are high in calcium. Cream cheese has 90% more calcium than boiled egg - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.