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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc in neufchâtel cheese is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 54% more than taffy (candy).
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 144 times more vitamin B5 than taffy (candy). While neufchâtel cheese contains 0.575mg of vitamin B5, taffy (candy) contains only 0.004mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, neufchatel and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4966.7%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +792.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30400%
Contains more FatsFats +584.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1201.2%
Contains more OtherOther +495.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2450.4%

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% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +590.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +701.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 2.049g 49%
Fats 22.78g 3.33g 30%
Carbs 3.59g 91.56g 29%
Vitamin A 241µg 27µg 24%
Cholesterol 74mg 9mg 22%
Phosphorus 138mg 1mg 20%
Protein 9.15g 0.03g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 0.838g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.01µg 12%
Sodium 334mg 52mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.012mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.004mg 11%
Calories 253kcal 397kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.121g 6%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.21mg 6%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Potassium 152mg 3mg 4%
Copper 0.027mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.09mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 0mg 2%
Iron 0.13mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 68.48g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.