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Turkey meat vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Neufchâtel cheese?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 59% more.
  • Turkey meat has 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Neufchâtel cheese. While Turkey meat has 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, Neufchâtel cheese has only 0.041mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Neufchâtel cheese is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, neufchatel types 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.
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +893.3%
Contains more Calcium +735.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +893.3%
Contains more Calcium +735.7%

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 B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +2056.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +2056.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +212%
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Carbs +5883.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Equal in Water - 63.11
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +212%
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Carbs +5883.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Equal in Water - 63.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 28.55g 9.15g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 22.78g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 0.06g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 189kcal 253kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0g 3.19g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 1.09mg 0.13mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 138mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 152mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 334mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.82mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.027mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 841IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.022mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.155mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.21mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.575mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.041mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.106mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.359mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.501mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.013mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.875mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.294mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.448mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.609mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.27mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 0.101g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 2.155g 12.79g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 5.784g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.97g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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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