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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between neufchâtel cheese and pecan pie?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese, copper, iron, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 4 times more calcium than pecan pie. Neufchâtel cheese has 117mg of calcium, while pecan pie has 32mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6372.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +223.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1354%
~equal in Fats ~22.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +488.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Pecan pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 3.989g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 5.71g 32%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.712mg 30%
Copper 0.027mg 0.211mg 20%
Vitamin A 241µg 82µg 18%
Iron 0.13mg 1.48mg 17%
Carbs 3.59g 52.2g 16%
Selenium 3µg 12µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.188mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 11.181g 13%
Calcium 117mg 32mg 9%
Protein 9.15g 4.9g 9%
Calories 253kcal 412kcal 8%
Phosphorus 138mg 94mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.17µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.847mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 26mg 4%
Cholesterol 74mg 87mg 4%
Sodium 334mg 262mg 3%
Folate 14µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.479mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.18mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.02mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 133mg 1%
Fats 22.78g 22.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.