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Pork vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and neufchâtel cheese

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, while neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Pork covers your daily need for selenium, 77% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Pork contains 40 times more vitamin B1 than neufchâtel cheese. While pork contains 0.877mg of vitamin B1, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.3%
Contains more IronIron +569.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1410%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%

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.
Pork
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3886.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1031.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +198.6%
Contains more FatsFats +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%
~equal in Water ~63.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -59.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.784g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 3µg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.022mg 71%
Protein 27.32g 9.15g 36%
Saturated fat 5.23g 12.79g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.041mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.21mg 30%
Vitamin A 2µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.3µg 17%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Phosphorus 246mg 138mg 15%
Fats 13.92g 22.78g 14%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.82mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.155mg 13%
Sodium 62mg 334mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 117mg 10%
Iron 0.87mg 0.13mg 9%
Potassium 423mg 152mg 8%
Vitamin D 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.073mg 0.027mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 10mg 4%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Cholesterol 80mg 74mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.97g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.575mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 5.784g 1%
Calories 242kcal 253kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.4mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.