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

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The main differences between American cheese and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than American cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 93% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 7 times less Selenium than American cheese. American cheese has 20.2µg of Selenium, while Neufchâtel cheese has 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
8
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Calcium +793.2%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +203.7%
Contains more Copper +70.4%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +793.2%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +203.7%
Contains more Copper +70.4%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
4
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
1
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Protein +98.1%
Contains more Fats +39.6%
Contains more Other +394.2%
Contains more Water +59.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +98.1%
Contains more Fats +39.6%
Contains more Other +394.2%
Contains more Water +59.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +48.4%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 +48.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Neufchâtel cheese
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 American cheese Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.59g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 9.15g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 22.78g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 3.59g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 253kcal American cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 2.26g 3.19g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 117mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.13mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 10mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 138mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 1671mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 0.82mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.027mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 3µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 841IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 241µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.4mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.155mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.041mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.3µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.7µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.106mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.359mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.501mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.013mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.875mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.294mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.448mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.609mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.27mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 5.784g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.97g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.117g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Neufchâtel cheese
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
32%
American cheese
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.