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.
- Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36.9% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 710mg | 117mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 3µg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 138mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 12.79g | 28% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 9.15g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.82mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.155mg | 21% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 22.78g | 16% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 334mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 241µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 5.784g | 9% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 253kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.575mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.97g | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)