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Colby cheese vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between colby cheese and neufchâtel cheese

  • Colby cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Colby cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 57% more.
  • Colby cheese contains 6 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. Colby cheese contains 0.76mg of iron, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, colby 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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 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 +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485.5%
Contains more IronIron +484.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 88% 5.6% 9% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~241µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 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 +159.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41%
Contains more OtherOther +145.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 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 +60.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.97g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Colby 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Colby cheese Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 685mg 117mg 57%
Phosphorus 457mg 138mg 46%
Saturated fat 20.218g 12.79g 34%
Protein 23.76g 9.15g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.3µg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Zinc 3.07mg 0.82mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.155mg 17%
Fats 32.11g 22.78g 14%
Sodium 604mg 334mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.28g 5.784g 9%
Iron 0.76mg 0.13mg 8%
Calories 394kcal 253kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.575mg 7%
Cholesterol 95mg 74mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 10mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 264µg 241µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.7µg 1%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.4mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 2.57g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 2.57g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.52g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.011mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.953g 0.97g 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.845mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.475mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.275mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.978mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.622mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.251mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.586mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.834mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Colby 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
28%
Colby cheese
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Colby cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.