Kefir vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kefir and neufchâtel cheese
- The amount of vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in neufchâtel cheese is higher than in kefir.
- Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than kefir.
- Kefir contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
4.48 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2349.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 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 | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1765.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1730.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.7 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.91 g
Starch:
0.5 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.19 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +16% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.658g | 12.79g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 22.78g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 74mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.31g | 5.784g | 14% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 334mg | 13% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 253kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 9.15g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 241µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.97g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.385mg | 0.575mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.48g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.48g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 152mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.61g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Folate | 13µg | 14µg | 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 | 0.006g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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