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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +303.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +640.7%
Contains more Manganese +1445.5%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +303.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Iron +1607.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +640.7%
Contains more Manganese +1445.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Water +1272%
Contains more Carbs +1819.2%
Contains more Other +16.8%
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 Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Water +1272%
Contains more Carbs +1819.2%
Contains more Other +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.982
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.982

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 9.15g 6.1g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 18.8g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 253kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 20.24g Neufchâtel cheese
Fiber 0g 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 117mg 29mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Butter cookie
Phosphorus 138mg 102mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 152mg 111mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.82mg 0.38mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.011mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 3µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 841IU 673IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 165µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.488mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.036mg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 14µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.084mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.215mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.277mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.471mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.308mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.131mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.299mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.315mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.136mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 11.051g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 5.522g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.982g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese Butter cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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.