Parmesan vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parmesan and neufchâtel cheese
- The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium in parmesan is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
- Parmesan covers your daily need for calcium, 74% more than neufchâtel cheese.
- Parmesan contains 11 times more selenium than neufchâtel cheese. While parmesan contains 34.4µg of selenium, neufchâtel cheese contains only 3µg.
- The amount of sodium in neufchâtel cheese is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, neufchatel.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +629.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +354.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1046.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +424.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
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Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
0.5 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.19 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 853mg | 117mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 138mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 334mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 3µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.3µg | 46% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 9.15g | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 0.82mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.155mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 12.79g | 12% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 253kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 22.78g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 5.784g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.97g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.575mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 241µg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.581g)