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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Ground beef?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 80 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Neufchâtel cheese has 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 +254.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Zinc +612.2%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +536.7%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Zinc +612.2%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +536.7%

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 +9244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +9244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +74.5%
Equal in Water - 58.37
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +160.9%
Contains more Other +74.5%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 22.78g 15.37g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 0g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 241kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 117mg 33mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 138mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 152mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 334mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.82mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.027mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 841IU 9IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.12mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.512mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 14µg 7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.359mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.013mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.875mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.294mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.609mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.27mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 74mg 88mg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 1.173g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.408g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.