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Ice cream vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ice cream and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 30% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less sugar.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.

We used Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.575mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +557.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.4%
Contains more FatsFats +107.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
~equal in Water ~63.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 -46.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 12.79g 27%
Fats 11g 22.78g 18%
Vitamin A 118µg 241µg 14%
Sodium 80mg 334mg 11%
Protein 3.5g 9.15g 11%
Cholesterol 44mg 74mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.155mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 5.784g 7%
Carbs 23.6g 3.59g 7%
Choline 26mg 5%
Phosphorus 105mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.3µg 4%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.97g 3%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.022mg 2%
Calories 207kcal 253kcal 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Iron 0.09mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.041mg 1%
Potassium 199mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Calcium 128mg 117mg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.82mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 3.19g N/A
Copper 0.023mg 0.027mg 0%
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.575mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 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
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.