Basil vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and neufchâtel cheese
- Neufchâtel cheese has less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and folate.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 344% more than neufchâtel cheese.
- Basil has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2338.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1325.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10336.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +329.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +385.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3459.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6472.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 1.7µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 12.79g | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.011mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.027mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.13mg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 22.78g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Folate | 68µg | 14µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.784g | 14% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 334mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 9.15g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 253kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.575mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 241µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A |
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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
104%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.749g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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