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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are neufchâtel cheese and fast food different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, while fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than fast food.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 16 times more vitamin A than fast food. Neufchâtel cheese contains 841IU of vitamin A, while fast food contains 51IU.
  • Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Cheese, neufchatel and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +2253.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +576.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~331mg

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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +777.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.9%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4474%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Fast food DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 4.493g 38%
Iron 0.13mg 3.06mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.617mg 34%
Selenium 3µg 20.3µg 31%
Vitamin A 241µg 9µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.317mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.89µg 25%
Fats 22.78g 12.01g 17%
Folate 14µg 80µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.363mg 16%
Zinc 0.82mg 2.52mg 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Protein 9.15g 16.52g 15%
Cholesterol 74mg 33mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.212mg 13%
Copper 0.027mg 0.121mg 10%
Carbs 3.59g 31.5g 9%
Starch 0.5g 22.87g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 117mg 62mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.68g 5%
Magnesium 10mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.9µg 3%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 4.835g 2%
Calories 253kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.53mg 1%
Phosphorus 138mg 134mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.19g 4.88g N/A
Sodium 334mg 331mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.