Butter vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between butter and neufchâtel cheese?
- Butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, and zinc.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 188% higher.
- Butter has 6 times more vitamin E than neufchâtel cheese. Butter has 2.32mg of vitamin E, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.4mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than neufchâtel cheese.
We used Butter, without salt 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +387.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +811.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +311.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +355.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +256.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +976.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5883.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +251.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3325% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 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 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 12.79g | 171% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 22.78g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 241µg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 74mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 5.784g | 44% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 253kcal | 23% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 9.15g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 138mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 0.97g | 14% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 334mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.575mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 117mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.82mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 1.7µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
26%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 37.699g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.