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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between neufchâtel cheese and carambola

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, carambola is richer in vitamin C, copper, and fiber.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than carambola (45).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +583.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7933.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +779.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6803%
Contains more OtherOther +163.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%

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
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +427.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Carambola DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 0.019g 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Fats 22.78g 0.33g 35%
Vitamin A 241µg 3µg 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Phosphorus 138mg 12mg 18%
Protein 9.15g 1.04g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 0.03g 14%
Sodium 334mg 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.027mg 0.137mg 12%
Calories 253kcal 31kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.016mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 3mg 11%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.12mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.184g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.391mg 4%
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Folate 14µg 12µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.367mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.037mg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 133mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 6.73g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 3.93g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g 3.98g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.008mg 0%
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 Carambola
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
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.771g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.