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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Fontina

  • Fontina is higher than Neufchâtel cheese in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 2 times more Potassium than Fontina. While Neufchâtel cheese has 152mg of Potassium, Fontina has only 64mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, fontina.

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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 Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Calcium +370.1%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.025
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Calcium +370.1%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.025

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 E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +131.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Protein +179.8%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Other +176.6%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +131.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Protein +179.8%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Other +176.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 1.55g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 22.78g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 3.59g 1.55g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 389kcal Fontina
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 117mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.13mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 138mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 152mg 64mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 800mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.027mg 0.025mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 841IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.021mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.15mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.429mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 14µg 6µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.359mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.013mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.875mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.294mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.609mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.27mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 74mg 116mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 19.196g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.654g Fontina
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 Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.