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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +230%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.13mg

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 AVitamin A +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +194.6%
Contains more FatsFats +36%
Contains more OtherOther +117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.3%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.3µg 115%
Calcium 890mg 117mg 77%
Phosphorus 574mg 138mg 62%
Selenium 30µg 3µg 49%
Protein 26.96g 9.15g 36%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.82mg 32%
Saturated fat 18.227g 12.79g 25%
Fats 30.99g 22.78g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.155mg 11%
Calories 393kcal 253kcal 7%
Cholesterol 93mg 74mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 5.784g 6%
Sodium 187mg 334mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin A 288µg 241µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.575mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.97g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.027mg 2%
Potassium 72mg 152mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.21mg 1%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.59g N/A
Iron 0.13mg 0.13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.