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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are neufchâtel cheese and coconut milk different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, while coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 42% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index (97) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Cheese, neufchatel and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types were used in this article.

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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% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more IronIron +1161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +885.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.7%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
~equal in Fats ~23.84g
~equal in Water ~67.62g

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +470.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.6%

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 Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Coconut milk DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 0.916mg 39%
Saturated fat 12.79g 21.14g 38%
Copper 0.027mg 0.266mg 27%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Iron 0.13mg 1.64mg 19%
Sodium 334mg 15mg 14%
Protein 9.15g 2.29g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 1.014g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0mg 12%
Calcium 117mg 16mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.183mg 8%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 6.2µg 6%
Phosphorus 138mg 100mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.261g 5%
Potassium 152mg 263mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.76mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.15mg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Fats 22.78g 23.84g 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.67mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 5.54g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 14µg 16µg 1%
Calories 253kcal 230kcal 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 3.34g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.026mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.