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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Provolone?

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Provolone.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 64% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.2%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg
~equal in Copper ~0.026mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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% 50% 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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~880IU

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.8%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Provolone Opinion
Calories 253kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 9.15g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 22.78g 26.62g Provolone
Net carbs 3.59g 2.14g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 2.14g Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 117mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 152mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 3.19g 0.56g Provolone
Copper 0.027mg 0.026mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 3.23mg Provolone
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 334mg 876mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 241µg 236µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.23mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.019mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.156mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.476mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.073mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 14µg 10µg Neufchâtel cheese
Choline 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 12.79g 17.078g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.769g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.359mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.013mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.875mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.294mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.609mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.27mg 1.115mg Provolone
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.