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Greek yogurt vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and neufchâtel cheese

  • Greek yogurt has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for neufchâtel cheese is 52% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 3 times less selenium than Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has 9.7µg of selenium, while neufchâtel cheese has 3µg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index than Greek yogurt.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Potassium ~152mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg

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 0% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.022mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +355.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.3%
~equal in Protein ~9.15g
~equal in Carbs ~3.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 -81.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +170.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.395g 12.79g 47%
Vitamin A 2µg 241µg 27%
Fats 5g 22.78g 27%
Cholesterol 13mg 74mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.3µg 19%
Sodium 35mg 334mg 13%
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.155mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 5.784g 9%
Calories 97kcal 253kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.575mg 5%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.82mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.97g 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 100mg 117mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Copper 0.017mg 0.027mg 1%
Protein 9g 9.15g 0%
Carbs 3.98g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 3.98g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 141mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 4g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Phosphorus 135mg 138mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g 0.117g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.