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Roquefort vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roquefort and Neufchâtel cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Folate in Roquefort is higher than in Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Roquefort covers your daily Sodium needs 64% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 6 times less Calcium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of Calcium, while Neufchâtel cheese has 117mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, neufchatel.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +465.8%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +465.8%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.4%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Other +370.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +135.4%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Other +370.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +60.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Neufchâtel cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 21.54g 9.15g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 22.78g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 369kcal 253kcal Roquefort
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 117mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 138mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 1809mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 2.08mg 0.82mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.027mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 841IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 241µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.022mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.155mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.21mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.575mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.041mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 14µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.3µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.106mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.359mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.501mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.013mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.875mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.294mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.448mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.609mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.27mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 19.263g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 5.784g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.97g Roquefort
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Roquefort
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.