Brie vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brie and Neufchâtel cheese?
- Brie is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Folate, yet Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
- Brie's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% more.
- Brie has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Neufchâtel cheese. While Brie has 0.235mg of Vitamin B6, Neufchâtel cheese has only 0.041mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Neufchâtel cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +473.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +364.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +697.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 253kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 9.15g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 22.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 3.59g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 3.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 152mg | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 3.19g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.82mg |
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| Starch | 0.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 334mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 841IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 12.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 5.784g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.106mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.359mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 1.013mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.875mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.294mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.448mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.609mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.27mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g |
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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
43%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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 - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins