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Smoothie vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, while neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A and calcium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 64% more than smoothie.
  • Neufchâtel cheese is lower in sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index (44) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Cheese, neufchatel types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 CarbsCarbs +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 12.79g 58%
Fats 0g 22.78g 35%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Phosphorus 138mg 20%
Protein 1.22g 9.15g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 14%
Sodium 29mg 334mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Calories 37kcal 253kcal 11%
Calcium 41mg 117mg 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.21mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Potassium 24mg 152mg 4%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 3.59g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.59g N/A
Iron 0.15mg 0.13mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.