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Nutmeg vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nutmeg and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and folate, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than neufchâtel cheese.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Cheese, neufchatel 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +2238.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3703.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%

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.
Nutmeg
6
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +518.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1273%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more WaterWater +913%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.011mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.027mg 111%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Saturated fat 25.94g 12.79g 60%
Magnesium 183mg 10mg 41%
Iron 3.04mg 0.13mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.022mg 27%
Vitamin A 5µg 241µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Fats 36.31g 22.78g 21%
Folate 76µg 14µg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 3.59g 15%
Sodium 16mg 334mg 14%
Calories 525kcal 253kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.82mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Phosphorus 213mg 138mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.041mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.155mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.21mg 7%
Protein 5.84g 9.15g 7%
Calcium 184mg 117mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 152mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 5.784g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.97g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.4mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Neufchâtel cheese
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%
Nutmeg
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.