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Ginger vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ginger and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Ginger is higher in copper and manganese, yet neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
  • Ginger has 21 times more manganese than neufchâtel cheese. While ginger has 0.229mg of manganese, neufchâtel cheese has only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ginger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

We used Ginger root, raw and Cheese, neufchatel types in this article.

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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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +737%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1981.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%

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.
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +395%
Contains more WaterWater +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2937.3%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3655.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +529.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.203g 12.79g 57%
Fats 0.75g 22.78g 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Copper 0.226mg 0.027mg 22%
Phosphorus 34mg 138mg 15%
Protein 1.82g 9.15g 15%
Sodium 13mg 334mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 5.784g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 16mg 117mg 10%
Calories 80kcal 253kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.041mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.155mg 9%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.011mg 9%
Magnesium 43mg 10mg 8%
Potassium 415mg 152mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.575mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.97g 5%
Carbs 17.77g 3.59g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.82mg 4%
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Folate 11µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.27mg 0%
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
Ginger 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%
Ginger
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.