Salsa vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and neufchâtel cheese different?
- Salsa is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and copper; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for neufchâtel cheese is 64% higher.
- Salsa contains 17 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. While salsa contains 2.24mg of iron, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.13mg.
- Salsa has less saturated fat.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Cheese, neufchatel are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1623.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +875% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +382.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +360% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +760.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11290% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 12.79g | 58% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 22.78g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.13mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 241µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 138mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 9.15g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 5.784g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 253kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 117mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.155mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.027mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.82mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.97g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 334mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 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 |
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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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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