Mashed potato vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between mashed potato and neufchâtel cheese
- Mashed potato has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than mashed potato.
- Neufchâtel cheese has 5 times less vitamin B3 than mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.21mg.
- Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and Cheese, neufchatel.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +790.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +328.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +454.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +707.8% |
~equal in
Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 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 | -95.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +703.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +2320% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.577g | 12.79g | 56% |
| Fats | 2.82g | 22.78g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 241µg | 22% |
| Protein | 1.65g | 9.15g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.72g | 5.784g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.155mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.3µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 117mg | 10% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 253kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 1.7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.65g | 3.59g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.342g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 334mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.35g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
9%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.