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Buckwheat vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buckwheat and neufchâtel cheese

  • Buckwheat is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
  • Buckwheat has less sodium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than buckwheat (51).

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more IronIron +515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +440.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3563.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
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 CarbsCarbs +455.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3574.2%
Contains more OtherOther +218.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
65% 30% 5%
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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2976.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.134g 12.79g 58%
Fats 0.62g 22.78g 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Manganese 0.403mg 0.011mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 5.784g 14%
Sodium 4mg 334mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Copper 0.146mg 0.027mg 13%
Protein 3.38g 9.15g 12%
Calcium 7mg 117mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Phosphorus 70mg 138mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.155mg 9%
Calories 92kcal 253kcal 8%
Iron 0.8mg 0.13mg 8%
Carbs 19.94g 3.59g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.21mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.97g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.575mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.041mg 3%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.82mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.022mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 152mg 2%
Selenium 2.2µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.7µg 0%
Folate 14µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.27mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Buckwheat
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.656g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.

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