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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and neufchâtel cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, iron, and magnesium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 99% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 9 times less copper than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.238mg of copper, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +847.9%
Contains more IronIron +592.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +781.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +372%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +672.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%

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.
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +653.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +118.6%
Contains more OtherOther +486.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110%
~equal in Saturated fat ~12.79g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.784g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 117mg 99%
Phosphorus 729mg 138mg 84%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.3µg 82%
Sodium 1529mg 334mg 52%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.82mg 28%
Selenium 17.7µg 3µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.155mg 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.027mg 23%
Protein 20g 9.15g 22%
Iron 0.9mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin A 160µg 241µg 9%
Magnesium 38mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.575mg 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 74mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Fats 20g 22.78g 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.97g 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Saturated fat 13.317g 12.79g 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 5.784g 1%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Calories 265kcal 253kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 125mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.