Shrimp vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shrimp and neufchâtel cheese
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% more.
- Shrimp contains 14 times more copper than neufchâtel cheese. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.027mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese contains less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 | +290% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +292.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1303.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.1% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 12.79g | 58% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.027mg | 39% |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 74mg | 38% |
Fats | 0.28g | 22.78g | 35% |
Protein | 23.98g | 9.15g | 30% |
Vitamin A | 241µg | 27% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 5.784g | 14% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 138mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 12% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 334mg | 10% |
Calories | 99kcal | 253kcal | 8% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 10mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.82mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.97g | 6% |
Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
Calcium | 70mg | 117mg | 5% |
Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 152mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0.2g | 3.59g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 3.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.19g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
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 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.117g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +8035.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1695% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 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 | -99.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11950% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1127.8% |