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Mozzarella vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 61% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Mozzarella contains 5 times more Selenium than Neufchâtel cheese. Mozzarella contains 15.7µg of Selenium, while Neufchâtel cheese contains 3µg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, neufchatel types were used in this article.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +524.8%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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% 50% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.022mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +200.5%
Contains more OtherOther +75.2%
Contains more FatsFats +33.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -15%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Calories 280kcal 253kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 9.15g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Net carbs 3.1g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.1g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 74mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 10mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 117mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0.13mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 3.19g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.027mg
Zinc 3.13mg 0.82mg Mozzarella
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 524mg 138mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 334mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 137µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.155mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 12.79g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Mozzarella
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.923g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.