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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Cheddar Cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE in Cheddar Cheese is higher than in Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 59% more than Neufchâtel cheese.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Calcium +506.8%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.9%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Calcium +506.8%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.9%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Equal in Iron - 0.14

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 B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Other +170.8%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Other +170.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2558.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2558.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 3.09g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 22.78g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.59g 3.09g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 117mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 152mg 76mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 653mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 3µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.059mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.41mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 14µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.609mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 99mg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 18.867g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.