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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are neufchâtel cheese and pastry different?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, while pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate.
  • Pastry covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Pastry has a higher glycemic index (59) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Cheese, neufchatel and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types were 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1070%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +1869.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +706.7%

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.
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%
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1884.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +847.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +642.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more FatsFats +67.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1156.3%

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
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Pastry DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 21.597g 40%
Selenium 3µg 24.2µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.398mg 31%
Iron 0.13mg 2.56mg 30%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 4.894g 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 4.168mg 25%
Fats 22.78g 38.1g 24%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.488mg 21%
Folate 14µg 78µg 16%
Calories 253kcal 551kcal 15%
Carbs 3.59g 45.1g 14%
Saturated fat 12.79g 9.643g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 16.1µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 138mg 60mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.283mg 10%
Copper 0.027mg 0.114mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Protein 9.15g 7.3g 4%
Sodium 334mg 249mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 61mg 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.54mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 16mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0.74g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.156mg 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 Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.