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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are neufchâtel cheese and halibut raw different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A and calcium; however, halibut raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for halibut raw is 61% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 39 times more calcium than halibut raw. While neufchâtel cheese contains 117mg of calcium, halibut raw contains only 3mg.
  • Halibut raw has less saturated fat.
  • Halibut raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Cheese, neufchatel and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw are the varieties 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% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3800%
Contains more ZincZinc +105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains more IronIron +407.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1116.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
~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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.9%

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 Halibut raw
Lower in price ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 1097IU 137%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 137%
Selenium 3µg 36.5µg 61%
Saturated fat 12.79g 2.419g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.42mg 29%
Vitamin A 241µg 14µg 25%
Fats 22.78g 13.84g 14%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 3mg 11%
Sodium 334mg 80mg 11%
Protein 9.15g 14.37g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 46mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.5mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.25mg 7%
Iron 0.13mg 0.66mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 8.378g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.08mg 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.4mg 4%
Phosphorus 138mg 164mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 26mg 4%
Folate 14µg 1µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.367g 3%
Calories 253kcal 186kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.06mg 3%
Potassium 152mg 268mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.73mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0g N/A
Copper 0.027mg 0.03mg 0%
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.