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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Egg

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Egg is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 219% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Egg has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Neufchâtel cheese. Neufchâtel cheese has 12.79g of Saturated Fat, while Egg has 3.267g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 +134%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Iron +815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +7307.4%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +926.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +134%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Iron +815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +7307.4%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +926.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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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Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +114.7%
Contains more Carbs +220.5%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +18.2%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +114.7%
Contains more Carbs +220.5%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 1.12g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 12.58g Egg
Fats 22.78g 10.61g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 1.12g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 155kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 1.12g Egg
Calcium 117mg 50mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 138mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 152mg 126mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.82mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.027mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 3µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 841IU 520IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 149µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.064mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 14µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.359mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.013mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.875mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.294mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.609mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.27mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 74mg 373mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 4.077g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.414g Egg
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

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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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.