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Yogurt vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yogurt and Neufchâtel cheese?

  • Yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.
  • Yogurt has 3 times more Selenium than Neufchâtel cheese. While Yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, Neufchâtel cheese has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Cheese, neufchatel types in this article.

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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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
3
:
7
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Potassium - 152
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
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 -89.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.7%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 138
Equal in Potassium - 152

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
5
:
6
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +20925%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +20925%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
3
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Water +34.8%
Contains more Fats +5741%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 Protein +11.4%
Contains more Water +34.8%
Contains more Fats +5741%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10813.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7983.3%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 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 -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10813.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7983.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
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:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +25.6%
Yogurt
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.59g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 9.15g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.6g 3.59g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.24g 3.19g Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium 110mg 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 141mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 36mg 334mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.022mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.155mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.3µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 74mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 0.117g 12.79g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.