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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Neufchâtel cheese and Edam different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 61% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Edam. While Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.575mg of Vitamin B5, Edam contains only 0.281mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, edam 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.
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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +524.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +238.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 50% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Edam
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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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~825IU

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22%
Contains more OtherOther +208%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Edam Opinion
Calories 253kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 9.15g 24.99g Edam
Fats 22.78g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 3.59g 1.43g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 1.43g Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 89mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 117mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 152mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.13mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 3.19g 1.43g Edam
Copper 0.027mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 0.82mg 3.75mg Edam
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 334mg 812mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 825IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 241µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.24mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.082mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.281mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 14µg 16µg Edam
Choline 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 12.79g 17.572g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.665g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.359mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.013mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.875mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.294mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.609mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.27mg 1.034mg Edam
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.