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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between neufchâtel cheese and skipjack tuna

  • Neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 116% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 30 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While neufchâtel cheese has 12.79g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna has only 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, neufchatel and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.4%
Contains more IronIron +1130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1460%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1238.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8831.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1665.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.3%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2280.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 18.756mg 116%
Selenium 3µg 46.8µg 80%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.19µg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.981mg 72%
Saturated fat 12.79g 0.42g 56%
Protein 9.15g 28.21g 38%
Fats 22.78g 1.29g 33%
Vitamin A 241µg 18µg 25%
Phosphorus 138mg 285mg 21%
Iron 0.13mg 1.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 0.243g 14%
Sodium 334mg 47mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 522mg 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.11mg 9%
Calcium 117mg 37mg 8%
Magnesium 10mg 44mg 8%
Calories 253kcal 132kcal 6%
Cholesterol 74mg 60mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.403g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.485mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.05mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.