Mussels vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mussels and neufchâtel cheese?
- Neufchâtel cheese has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc than mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 988% higher.
- Mussels has 618 times more manganese than neufchâtel cheese. Mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.011mg.
- Mussels contains less saturated fat.
- Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than mussels.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 | +270% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5069.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +451.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61718.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2886.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +408.5% |
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Water
~63.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 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 | -93.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +470.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 0.3µg | 988% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.011mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 3µg | 157% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.13mg | 82% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 12.79g | 54% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 9.15g | 29% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 22.78g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.022mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 138mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.155mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.82mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 241µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.21mg | 17% |
| Folate | 76µg | 14µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.027mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 5.784g | 12% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 117mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.575mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 253kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 334mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 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
265%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins