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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 99% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Neufchâtel cheese. Neufchâtel cheese contains 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 160µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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.
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
2
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8
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Calcium +847.9%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +372%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +490%
Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Calcium +847.9%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +428.3%
Contains more Zinc +372%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +490%

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.
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
5
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5
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +653.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Neufchâtel cheese
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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +653.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
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2
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Other +486.1%
Neufchâtel cheese
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Other +486.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
2
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1
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.317
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098
Neufchâtel cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.317
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.098

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 1.37g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 22.78g 20g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 1.37g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 117mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.13mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 10mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 138mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 152mg 125mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 1529mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.027mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.011mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 3µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 841IU 605IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 160µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.17mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.114mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.325mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 14µg 10µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.7µg
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.359mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 1.013mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.875mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.294mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.609mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.27mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 74mg 88mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 13.317g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.462g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.