oops in my last example I forgot to say, in my example it is as if Fruehstuecksaufstrich meant an activity-- because it is being compared with another activity. Huh?

Within the context of breakfast it's probably Brotaufstrich: Dictionary: brotaufstrich (butter, jam etc.) --- I've never come upon the word Frühstücksaufstrich.

"Brotaufstrich" = "spread" is in Leo
"Aufstrich" is also used for "spread" - be it chocolate, cheese, nut, fruit or vegetable-based or whatever.

http://www.kochrezepte.us/rezept_QuarkklÃ
ßchen-in-Aprikosensauce_24858.html
3) Fuer die Sauce Fruehstuecksaufstrich, 4 cl Brandy und Limettensaft verruehren
The ingredients for "Quarkklößchen in Aprikosensauce" include 125 g Gourmet Fruehstueck Aprikose. This is an apricot jam-like spread (brand name in Switzerland: "Mövenpick Gourmet-Frühstück Aprikose").

To make the sauce: the spread ("Frühstückaufstrich" = Gourmet Frühstück-Aprikose) is mixed with 4 cl brandy and lime juice etc.

HTH