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

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The main differences between Gruyere cheese and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium than Gruyere cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Gruyere cheese is 89% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 1.6µg of Vitamin B12, while Neufchâtel cheese has 0.3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gruyere 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 Calcium +764.1%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.4%
Contains more Zinc +375.6%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +764.1%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.4%
Contains more Zinc +375.6%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%

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 A +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
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 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
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 A +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.575

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +90.1%
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +225.8%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +90.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 29.81g 9.15g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 22.78g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 413kcal 253kcal Gruyere cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0.36g 3.19g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 117mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.13mg Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 138mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 714mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 0.82mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.027mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 841IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 241µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.022mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.155mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.041mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.3µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.359mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.501mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 1.013mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 0.875mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.294mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.448mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 0.609mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.27mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 5.784g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.97g Gruyere 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
Gruyere 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.123g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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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