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Fruitcake vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fruitcake and neufchâtel cheese

  • Fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, and manganese; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 59% higher.
  • Fruitcake has less sodium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than fruitcake (53).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +60%
Contains more IronIron +1492.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Potassium ~152mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +1615.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.5%
Contains more FatsFats +150.3%
Contains more WaterWater +149.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 12.79g 53%
Vitamin A 7µg 241µg 26%
Iron 2.07mg 0.13mg 24%
Cholesterol 5mg 74mg 23%
Fats 9.1g 22.78g 21%
Carbs 61.6g 3.59g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.97g 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Protein 2.9g 9.15g 13%
Phosphorus 52mg 138mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.3µg 12%
Sodium 101mg 334mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.011mg 9%
Calcium 33mg 117mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.575mg 7%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.82mg 5%
Calories 324kcal 253kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.21mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 5.784g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.155mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.4mg 3%
Folate 20µg 14µg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.022mg 2%
Selenium 2µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 153mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.