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Neufchâtel cheese vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Neufchâtel cheese and English muffin

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, English muffin is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 63% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +125%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Iron +584.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Iron +584.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133

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 B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.7%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +722.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.7%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1165.6%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +1181.3%
Contains more Other +75.2%
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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1165.6%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +1181.3%
Contains more Other +75.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1815.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1815.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 9.15g 7.7g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 1.8g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 46g English muffin
Calories 253kcal 235kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 117mg 52mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 10mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 138mg 133mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 152mg 131mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 464mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 0.7mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 0IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.154mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.446mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 14µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.092mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.242mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.315mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.553mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.241mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.139mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.379mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.353mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.17mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 12.79g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 0.302g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.888g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.