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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +524.8%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +281.7%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +524.8%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +281.7%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
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 B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200.5%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Water +26.5%
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 Protein +200.5%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Water +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.6%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 3.1g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 27.5g 9.15g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.1g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 280kcal 253kcal Mozzarella
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 1.23g 3.19g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 117mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.13mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 10mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 138mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 16mg 334mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.82mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.027mg
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 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
Folate 9µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Mozzarella
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
Cholesterol 54mg 74mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 12.79g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 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
Mozzarella Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Mozzarella
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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.