Neufchâtel cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Colby cheese
- Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin B5, however, Colby cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Colby cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% more.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Colby cheese. Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.575mg of Vitamin B5, while Colby cheese contains 0.21mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, colby.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +485.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.2% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.3% |
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.953g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 253kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 9.15g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 22.78g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 3.59g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 3.59g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 74mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 3.19g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 3.07mg |
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| Starch | 0.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 334mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 841IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 241µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.79g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.784g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.359mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 1.013mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 0.875mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.294mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.448mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 0.609mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 0.27mg | 0.834mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins