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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between neufchâtel cheese and butter cookie?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in calcium, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1, iron, copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 4 times more calcium than butter cookie. Neufchâtel cheese has 117mg of calcium, while butter cookie has 29mg.
  • Butter cookie contains less saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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.
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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +1607.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +640.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180%

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 0% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1272%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1819.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.522g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.982g

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 Butter cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Butter cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.37mg 29%
Iron 0.13mg 2.22mg 26%
Carbs 3.59g 68.9g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.19mg 19%
Copper 0.027mg 0.2mg 19%
Folate 14µg 76µg 16%
Cholesterol 74mg 117mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.335mg 14%
Calories 253kcal 467kcal 11%
Selenium 3µg 8.4µg 10%
Calcium 117mg 29mg 9%
Vitamin A 241µg 165µg 8%
Saturated fat 12.79g 11.051g 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.17mg 7%
Protein 9.15g 6.1g 6%
Fats 22.78g 18.8g 6%
Phosphorus 138mg 102mg 5%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.38mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.36µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.488mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Sodium 334mg 282mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 5.522g 1%
Potassium 152mg 111mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.58mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 68.1g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g 20.24g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.982g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.