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Milk vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milk and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Milk has more Vitamin B12, while Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 61% more than Milk.
  • Milk contains 2 times more Sugar than Neufchâtel cheese. While Milk contains 5.2g of Sugar, Neufchâtel cheese contains only 3.19g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
6
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 152
Equal in Selenium - 3
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 152
Equal in Selenium - 3

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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
8
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Neufchâtel cheese
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 B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +2248.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Neufchâtel cheese
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 Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +2248.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
1
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Lactose +63%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Neufchâtel cheese
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +63%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 3.59g Milk
Protein 3.37g 9.15g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 0.97g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 4.99g 3.59g Milk
Calories 42kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 5.2g 3.19g Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium 125mg 117mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Milk
Phosphorus 95mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 150mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 44mg 334mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.01mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.003mg 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3.3µg 3µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.155mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.041mg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 5µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.3µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.143mg 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 0.319mg 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.282mg 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.088mg 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.22mg 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.101mg 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 74mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 12.79g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
16%
Milk
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.