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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Neufchâtel cheese and Crab stick different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Crab stick is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Neufchâtel cheese is 63% higher.
  • Crab stick has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, neufchatel and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +643.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +148.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +643.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +4852.2%
Contains more Carbs +317.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +65%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +4852.2%
Contains more Carbs +317.8%
Contains more Water +18.3%
Contains more Other +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2003.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2003.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 9.15g 7.62g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 0.46g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 15g Crab stick
Calories 253kcal 95kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0g 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 3.19g 6.25g Neufchâtel cheese
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 117mg 13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.39mg Crab stick
Magnesium 10mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 138mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 152mg 90mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 529mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 0.33mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 3µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin A 841IU 0IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.17mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.08mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Folate 14µg 0µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.4µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.075mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.285mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.23mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.607mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.707mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.261mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.26mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.286mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.156mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 0.275g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.143g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.008g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.574g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.