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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between neufchâtel cheese and eggs

  • The amount of copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, and folate in eggs is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 219% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Eggs have 4 times less saturated fat than neufchâtel cheese. Neufchâtel cheese has 12.79g of saturated fat, while eggs have 3.267g.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +815.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +7307.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +926.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +114.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.5%
Contains more OtherOther +28%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.8%

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.027mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 74mg 373mg 100%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Selenium 3µg 30.8µg 51%
Saturated fat 12.79g 3.267g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.11µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.513mg 28%
Fats 22.78g 10.61g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 1.398mg 16%
Iron 0.13mg 1.19mg 13%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin A 241µg 149µg 10%
Sodium 334mg 124mg 9%
Folate 14µg 44µg 8%
Calcium 117mg 50mg 7%
Protein 9.15g 12.58g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.121mg 6%
Calories 253kcal 155kcal 5%
Phosphorus 138mg 172mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.03mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 4.077g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.066mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.414g 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.064mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 126mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 1.12g 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g 1.12g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A
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 Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.