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Pizza vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and neufchâtel cheese

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and phosphorus in pizza is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 42% more than pizza.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 33 times less manganese than pizza. Pizza has 0.36mg of manganese, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +1807.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +563.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%

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.
Pizza
10
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 EVitamin E +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +564.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +249.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +828.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%
Contains more FatsFats +135.1%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 -65.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
6
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
14% 86%
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 StarchStarch +5290%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +659.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.465g 12.79g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.022mg 31%
Selenium 19.9µg 3µg 31%
Iron 2.48mg 0.13mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.21mg 23%
Fats 9.69g 22.78g 20%
Folate 93µg 14µg 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 74mg 19%
Vitamin A 69µg 241µg 19%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.011mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Phosphorus 216mg 138mg 11%
Sodium 598mg 334mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 0.5g 11%
Carbs 33.33g 3.59g 10%
Copper 0.105mg 0.027mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 5.784g 8%
Calcium 188mg 117mg 7%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.82mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.97g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 1.7µg 4%
Protein 11.39g 9.15g 4%
Magnesium 24mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.155mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1g 0g 1%
Calories 266kcal 253kcal 1%
Potassium 172mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 3.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.

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