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Cauliflower vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cauliflower and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and folate, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less sodium.

We used Cauliflower, raw 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +431.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +811.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8035.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 +16911.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3029%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Cauliflower Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cauliflower Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.13g 12.79g 58%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Fats 0.28g 22.78g 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 5.784g 14%
Protein 1.92g 9.15g 14%
Phosphorus 44mg 138mg 13%
Sodium 30mg 334mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 1.7µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.041mg 11%
Calories 25kcal 253kcal 11%
Folate 57µg 14µg 11%
Calcium 22mg 117mg 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.155mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.97g 6%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.82mg 5%
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.13mg 4%
Potassium 299mg 152mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.575mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.4mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0g 1%
Copper 0.039mg 0.027mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 3.59g N/A
Carbs 4.97g 3.59g 0%
Sugar 1.91g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0.117g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.