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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and pumpkin

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium, while pumpkin has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 153% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Pumpkin, raw.

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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 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.7%
Contains more IronIron +515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1036.4%

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 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +815%
Contains more FatsFats +22680%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%

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
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44392.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19300%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Pumpkin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 0.052g 58%
Fats 22.78g 0.1g 35%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin A 241µg 426µg 21%
Protein 9.15g 1g 16%
Sodium 334mg 1mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 0.013g 14%
Phosphorus 138mg 44mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.027mg 0.127mg 11%
Calories 253kcal 26kcal 11%
Calcium 117mg 21mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg 10%
Iron 0.13mg 0.8mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 340mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.298mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.005g 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.32mg 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.125mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.06mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.061mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.6mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.1µg 1%
Folate 14µg 16µg 1%
Choline 8.2mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 6.5g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 6g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g 2.76g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0.054mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0.032mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.016mg 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 Pumpkin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.