Neufchâtel cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and cottage cheese
- Neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat, while cottage cheese has more selenium and vitamin B12.
- Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than cottage cheese.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains 7 times more monounsaturated fat than cottage cheese. While neufchâtel cheese contains 5.784g of monounsaturated fat, cottage cheese contains only 0.778g.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +551.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +429.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
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Carbs
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Other
~1.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +643.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.5 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.19 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +19.5% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 12.79g | 1.718g | 50% |
| Fats | 22.78g | 4.3g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 37µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.784g | 0.778g | 13% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 9.7µg | 12% |
| Calories | 253kcal | 98kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.123g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.43µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.15g | 11.12g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 159mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 364mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.19g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.359mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.013mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.875mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.294mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.448mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.609mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.27mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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