Feta vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between feta and neufchâtel cheese
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1 in feta is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +444.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +934.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +463.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +279.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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Fats
~22.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.3µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.155mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 117mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.041mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 138mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 334mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 3µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.82mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 241µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.022mg | 11% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 9.15g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 12.79g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.575mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Folate | 32µg | 14µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 5.784g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.97g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 21.28g | 22.78g | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 253kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)