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Cheese vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese and Neufchâtel cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A in Cheese is higher than in Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 59% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 10 times less Selenium than Cheese. Cheese has 28.5µg of Selenium, while Neufchâtel cheese has 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
Cheese
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg
~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.
Cheese
Cheese
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +149.9%
Contains more FatsFats +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2558.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Calories 404kcal 253kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 9.15g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 22.78g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.09g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 117mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.13mg Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 3.19g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.027mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 0.82mg Cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 138mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 841IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 241µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.4mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 3µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.022mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.155mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.041mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.3µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.7µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 14µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Neufchâtel cheese
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 5.784g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.97g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.106mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.359mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.501mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.013mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.875mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.294mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.448mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.609mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.27mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
33%
Cheese
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.