Monterey Jack vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Neufchâtel cheese?
- Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin B5.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Calcium is 63% higher.
- Monterey Jack has 6 times more Iron than Neufchâtel cheese. Monterey Jack has 0.72mg of Iron, while Neufchâtel cheese has 0.13mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.
We used Cheese, monterey 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 | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +453.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +427.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.97g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 373kcal | 253kcal |
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| Protein | 24.48g | 9.15g |
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| Fats | 30.28g | 22.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0.68g | 3.59g |
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| Carbs | 0.68g | 3.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin D | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 746mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 3.19g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 3mg | 0.82mg |
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| Starch | 0.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 444mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 600mg | 334mg |
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| Vitamin A | 769IU | 841IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.066g | 12.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.751g | 5.784g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 0.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0.106mg |
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| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0.359mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 2.344mg | 1.013mg |
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| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0.875mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.294mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0.448mg |
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| Valine | 1.635mg | 0.609mg |
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| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0.27mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.