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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between neufchâtel cheese and gruyere cheese

  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium than gruyere cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for gruyere cheese is 89% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index than gruyere cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, gruyere.

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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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +764.1%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%

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.
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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.562mg

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
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +897.2%
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42%
Contains more OtherOther +213.9%

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
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Gruyere cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 117mg 1011mg 89%
Phosphorus 138mg 605mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.6µg 54%
Protein 9.15g 29.81g 41%
Saturated fat 12.79g 18.913g 28%
Zinc 0.82mg 3.9mg 28%
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg 21%
Sodium 334mg 714mg 17%
Fats 22.78g 32.34g 15%
Cholesterol 74mg 110mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 10.043g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.279mg 10%
Calories 253kcal 413kcal 8%
Magnesium 10mg 36mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.733g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin A 241µg 271µg 3%
Potassium 152mg 81mg 2%
Iron 0.13mg 0.17mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0.36g 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.106mg 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0.36g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0.36g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.562mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.743mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 1.117mg 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 Gruyere cheese
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%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.123g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.