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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Neufchâtel cheese and Nachos different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Neufchâtel cheese is 53% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Nachos. While Neufchâtel cheese contains 241µg of Vitamin A RAE, Nachos contain only 5µg.
  • Nachos have less Cholesterol.

Cheese, neufchatel and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +476.9%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%
Equal in Sodium - 313
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +476.9%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +137%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%
Equal in Sodium - 313
Equal in Zinc - 0.86

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +3904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1035.3%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +3904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1035.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.8%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +872.4%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Equal in Fats - 21.5
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +111.8%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +872.4%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Equal in Fats - 21.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +95.7%
Contains more Starch +5566%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +95.7%
Contains more Starch +5566%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 9.15g 4.32g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 21.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 253kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 0.5g 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 3.19g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 0g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 117mg 63mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 138mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 152mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 334mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.82mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.027mg 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.011mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 3µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 841IU 21IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 5µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.133mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.38mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 14µg 10µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.07µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.042mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg 0.156mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.187mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg 0.521mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg 0.156mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg 0.094mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.229mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg 0.25mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg 0.135mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Neufchâtel cheese Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos 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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.