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Feta vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Feta and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Feta. Feta has 0.424mg of Vitamin B6, while Neufchâtel cheese has 0.041mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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 Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%

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.
Feta
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +279.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Fats - 22.78
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Protein +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Other +279.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Fats - 22.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 3.59g Feta
Protein 14.21g 9.15g Feta
Fats 21.28g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 4.09g 3.59g Feta
Calories 264kcal 253kcal Feta
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 4.09g 3.19g Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium 493mg 117mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.13mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 138mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 917mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 2.88mg 0.82mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.027mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.011mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 3µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.022mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.155mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.21mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.575mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.041mg Feta
Folate 32µg 14µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.3µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.106mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.359mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.501mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 1.013mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.875mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.294mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.448mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.609mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.27mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 14.946g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 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
Feta 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
57%
Feta
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.