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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

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron, however, Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
:
2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Calcium +847.9%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +372%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +490%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +847.9%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +372%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +490%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5
:
5
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Neufchâtel cheese
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 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2
:
3
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Other +486.1%
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Neufchâtel cheese
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 +118.6%
Contains more Other +486.1%
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
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2
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.784
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.784

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 20g 9.15g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 1.37g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 265kcal 253kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0g 3.19g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 117mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.13mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 10mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 138mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 1529mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 0.82mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.027mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.022mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.155mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.041mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.3µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.106mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.359mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.501mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.013mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.875mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.294mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.448mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.609mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 13.317g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 5.784g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 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
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
17%
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 contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.