Fontina vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fontina and neufchâtel cheese
- Fontina is higher than neufchâtel cheese in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
- Fontina has 5 times more selenium than neufchâtel cheese. While fontina has 14.5µg of selenium, neufchâtel cheese has only 3µg.
- Neufchâtel cheese has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina 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 | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 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 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.3µg | 58% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 117mg | 43% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 9.15g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 138mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 12.79g | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.82mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 334mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 74mg | 14% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 22.78g | 13% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 253kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 5.784g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.97g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 64mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.575mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 241µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 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
33%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.