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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and meatball

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A, while meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and folate.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 76% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +1561.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2514.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.3%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.8%
Contains more OtherOther +192%
~equal in Water ~58g

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.938mg 76%
Copper 0.027mg 0.706mg 75%
Saturated fat 12.79g 1.425g 52%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.5µg 50%
Phosphorus 138mg 344mg 29%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 4.666g 25%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Iron 0.13mg 2.16mg 25%
Protein 9.15g 21g 24%
Fats 22.78g 9g 21%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Folate 14µg 78µg 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.2mg 12%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.8mg 9%
Sodium 334mg 550mg 9%
Calcium 117mg 25mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.73mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 2.188g 9%
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.213mg 4%
Calories 253kcal 197kcal 3%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 180mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 8g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 1.25g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
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 Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.