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Spread vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spread and Neufchâtel cheese?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% higher.
  • Spread has 7 times more Vitamin K than Neufchâtel cheese. Spread has 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Neufchâtel cheese has 1.7µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Cheese, neufchatel types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin A +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.3%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 0g 9.15g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 17.1g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 0g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 158kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0g 3.19g Spread
Calcium 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 10mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 138mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 12mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 755mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 4489IU 841IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.4mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 12.3µg 1.7µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 2.22g 12.79g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 5.784g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.97g Spread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Spread
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.