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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Feta

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Feta has 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Neufchâtel cheese. Neufchâtel cheese has 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Feta has 125µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
2
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
2
:
9
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
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3
Feta
Feta
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +279.6%
Equal in Fats - 21.28
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
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +279.6%
Equal in Fats - 21.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
3
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0
Feta
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Feta Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 4.09g Feta
Protein 9.15g 14.21g Feta
Fats 22.78g 21.28g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 4.09g Feta
Calories 253kcal 264kcal Feta
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 4.09g Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium 117mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.13mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 138mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 152mg 62mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 917mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.027mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.011mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 3µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 841IU 422IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 125µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.18mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 14µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.359mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.013mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.875mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.294mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.609mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.27mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 74mg 89mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 14.946g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 4.623g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.591g Neufchâtel cheese
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
Neufchâtel cheese Feta
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.