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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are neufchâtel cheese and arrowroot different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium, while arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 81% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Cheese, neufchatel and Arrowroot, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.7%
Contains more IronIron +1607.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1481.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2314.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11290%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +954.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Neufchâtel cheese Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 14µg 338µg 81%
Saturated fat 12.79g 0.039g 58%
Fats 22.78g 0.2g 35%
Vitamin A 241µg 1µg 27%
Iron 0.13mg 2.22mg 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.266mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 0.004g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Sodium 334mg 26mg 13%
Calcium 117mg 6mg 11%
Protein 9.15g 4.24g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.143mg 10%
Copper 0.027mg 0.121mg 10%
Potassium 152mg 454mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.693mg 9%
Calories 253kcal 65kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.059mg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.292mg 6%
Phosphorus 138mg 98mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.092g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 13.39g 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 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 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.