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Swiss cheese vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Swiss cheese is higher than Neufchâtel cheese in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 10 times more Selenium than Neufchâtel cheese. While Swiss cheese has 30µg of Selenium, Neufchâtel cheese has only 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss 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 Calcium +660.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.9%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +432.9%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +660.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.9%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +432.9%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.13

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.6%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +67.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 Protein +194.6%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 26.96g 9.15g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 22.78g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 393kcal 253kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0g 3.19g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 117mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.13mg
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 138mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 187mg 334mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.82mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.027mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.011mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 841IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 241µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.4mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.155mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.106mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.359mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.501mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.013mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.875mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.294mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.448mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.609mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.27mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 5.784g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.97g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.117g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Swiss cheese
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.

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