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Butter cookie vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between butter cookie and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1, iron, copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in calcium.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% higher.
  • Butter cookie has 17 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. Butter cookie has 2.22mg of iron, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.13mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less cholesterol.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cheese, neufchatel types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
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 +20%
Contains more IronIron +1607.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +640.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%

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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
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 EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 +1819.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1272%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 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 -13.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.784g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.022mg 29%
Iron 2.22mg 0.13mg 26%
Carbs 68.9g 3.59g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 0.21mg 19%
Copper 0.2mg 0.027mg 19%
Folate 76µg 14µg 16%
Cholesterol 117mg 74mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.155mg 14%
Calories 467kcal 253kcal 11%
Selenium 8.4µg 3µg 10%
Calcium 29mg 117mg 9%
Vitamin A 165µg 241µg 8%
Saturated fat 11.051g 12.79g 8%
Manganese 0.17mg 0.011mg 7%
Protein 6.1g 9.15g 6%
Fats 18.8g 22.78g 6%
Phosphorus 102mg 138mg 5%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.82mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.3µg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.575mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Sodium 282mg 334mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 5.784g 1%
Potassium 111mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 68.1g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 20.24g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 0.97g 0%
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.215mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.308mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.315mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
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
Butter cookie 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
35%
Butter cookie
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.