Hummus vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hummus and neufchâtel cheese different?
- Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for neufchâtel cheese is 57% higher.
- Hummus has less saturated fat.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than neufchâtel cheese (27).
Hummus, commercial and Cheese, neufchatel are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +610% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1776.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1851.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6927.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +387.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +335.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.3% |
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Water
~63.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 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 | -88.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.027mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 12.79g | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.011mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.13mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 0g | 24% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 22.78g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.97g | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 10mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.82mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.575mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 117mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 5.784g | 4% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 253kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 3.59g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 9.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 334mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.5g | 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 - 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
14%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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.