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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Blue cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 41% more than Neufchâtel cheese.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, blue.

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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 less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +351.3%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +351.3%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Other +273%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Other +273%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 2.34g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 22.78g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 3.59g 2.34g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 117mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 152mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 334mg 1146mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 721IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 198µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 14µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.609mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 75mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 18.669g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.8g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese Blue 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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.