Ground beef vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and neufchâtel cheese?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A and calcium.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
- Ground beef has 19 times more vitamin B3 than neufchâtel cheese. Ground beef has 4.026mg of vitamin B3, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.21mg.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than neufchâtel cheese.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Cheese, neufchatel types in this comparison.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1646.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +612.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1817.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +658.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~63.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.7% |
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 | 2.49µg | 0.3µg | 91% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.82mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 12.79g | 31% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 9.15g | 29% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.13mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 241µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.21mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.041mg | 21% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Fats | 15.37g | 22.78g | 11% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 334mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 117mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.784g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 253kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.575mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
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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
46%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)