Muffin vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muffin and neufchâtel cheese
- Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and vitamin E; however, neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than muffin.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains 41 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of manganese, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.011mg.
- Muffin has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of muffin is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 IronIron | +900% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3981.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +121.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +307.5% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +663.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +575.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2205.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1047.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1376.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +41.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +152.8% |
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 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 | -77.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +735.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 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 | +3162% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +490.7% |
~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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.97g | 48% |
Saturated fat | 2.844g | 12.79g | 45% |
Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 1.7µg | 31% |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 241µg | 24% |
Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.011mg | 19% |
Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
Carbs | 53g | 3.59g | 16% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 74mg | 15% |
Iron | 1.3mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.022mg | 12% |
Fats | 16.07g | 22.78g | 10% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 3µg | 9% |
Protein | 4.49g | 9.15g | 9% |
Folate | 48µg | 14µg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
Starch | 16.31g | 0.5g | 7% |
Calcium | 44mg | 117mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
Calories | 375kcal | 253kcal | 6% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 5.784g | 2% |
Fructose | 1.21g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.575mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 146mg | 138mg | 1% |
Potassium | 121mg | 152mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 51.9g | 3.59g | N/A |
Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
Sugar | 31.47g | 3.19g | N/A |
Sodium | 336mg | 334mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.257mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.117g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
30%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.946g)
Which food is cheaper?

Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins