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Roquefort vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between roquefort and neufchâtel cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate in roquefort is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
  • Roquefort covers your daily sodium needs 64% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 6 times less calcium than roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of calcium, while neufchâtel cheese has 117mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort 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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +465.8%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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 AVitamin A +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +135.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +370.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 1809mg 334mg 64%
Calcium 662mg 117mg 55%
Phosphorus 392mg 138mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.155mg 33%
Saturated fat 19.263g 12.79g 29%
Protein 21.54g 9.15g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.575mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.3µg 14%
Fats 30.64g 22.78g 12%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.82mg 11%
Folate 49µg 14µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 5.784g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.041mg 6%
Vitamin A 294µg 241µg 6%
Calories 369kcal 253kcal 6%
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 10mg 5%
Cholesterol 90mg 74mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.97g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.022mg 2%
Potassium 91mg 152mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg 1%
Copper 0.034mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 2g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 2g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.