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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Milk

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Milk has more Vitamin B12.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 61% more than Milk.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 28 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Milk. While Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.97g of Polyunsaturated fat, Milk contains only 0.035g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Selenium - 3.3
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +170%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 150
Equal in Selenium - 3.3

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.
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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +2248.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +42.5%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +2248.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +42.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1988.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2671.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +63%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +63%

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 Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 4.99g Milk
Protein 9.15g 3.37g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 4.99g Milk
Calories 253kcal 42kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 5.2g Neufchâtel cheese
Calcium 117mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.13mg 0.03mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Milk
Phosphorus 138mg 95mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 152mg 150mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.82mg 0.42mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.01mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.003mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 841IU 196IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 58µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.01mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.02mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.093mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.361mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.037mg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 14µg 5µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.043mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.143mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.174mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.319mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.282mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.088mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.174mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.22mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.101mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 12.79g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 0.277g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.035g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.004g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.