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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +793.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +384.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +364.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +573.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +394.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.3% |
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Carbs
~3.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +48.4% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 117mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 138mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 334mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 50% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 3µg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 12.79g | 24% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 9.15g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.82mg | 15% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 22.78g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 74mg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 253kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 5.784g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.575mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 241µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)