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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between neufchâtel cheese and gingerbread?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% more.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 18 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. While neufchâtel cheese has 841IU of vitamin A, gingerbread has only 48IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in gingerbread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +2115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6109.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.3%
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +363.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +125.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1270.5%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +334.6%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 4.122g 39%
Iron 0.13mg 2.88mg 34%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.683mg 29%
Vitamin A 241µg 14µg 25%
Selenium 3µg 16.3µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 4.216g 22%
Copper 0.027mg 0.195mg 19%
Carbs 3.59g 49.2g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.19mg 14%
Magnesium 10mg 70mg 14%
Cholesterol 74mg 32mg 14%
Phosphorus 138mg 54mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.19mg 11%
Protein 9.15g 3.9g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.06µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.738mg 10%
Fats 22.78g 16.4g 10%
Potassium 152mg 439mg 8%
Folate 14µg 33µg 5%
Calories 253kcal 356kcal 5%
Calcium 117mg 71mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.375mg 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 7.124g 3%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Sodium 334mg 327mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.