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Cottage cheese vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottage cheese and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Cottage cheese has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Cottage cheese contains 3 times more Selenium than Neufchâtel cheese. While Cottage cheese contains 9.7µg of Selenium, Neufchâtel cheese contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Equal in Sodium - 334
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +41%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Equal in Sodium - 334
Equal in Copper - 0.027

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.575
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.575

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Fats +429.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
Equal in Other - 1.37
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Fats +429.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.6%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +643.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +19.5%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 11.12g 9.15g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.38g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 98kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 2.67g 3.19g Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 138mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 364mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.022mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.155mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.106mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.359mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.501mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 1.013mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.875mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.448mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.609mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.27mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 74mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 12.79g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Cottage cheese
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.