Neufchâtel cheese nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Cheese, neufchatel
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Neufchâtel cheese
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
27 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
4.6 (acidic )
Calories
253
Saturated Fat
Fats
Calcium
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, RAE
Explanation: This food contains more Saturated Fat than 91% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (9%) which contain more Saturated Fat, this food itself is rich in Saturated Fat more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Fats, Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin A, RAE
Neufchâtel cheese Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
18%
Daily Value: 18%
9.15 g of 50 g
Fats:
35%
Daily Value: 35%
22.78 g of 65 g
Carbs:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
3.59 g of 300 g
Water:
3%
Daily Value: 3%
63.11 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.37 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
35%
Total Fat
23g
65%
Saturated Fat
13g
25%
Cholesterol
74mg
14%
Sodium
334mg
1%
TotalCarbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 3g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
117mg
12%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
152mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
117 mg of 1,000 mg
12%
Iron:
0.13 mg of 18 mg
1%
Magnesium:
10 mg of 400 mg
3%
Phosphorus:
138 mg of 1,000 mg
14%
Potassium:
152 mg of 3,500 mg
4%
Sodium:
334 mg of 2,400 mg
14%
Zinc:
0.82 mg of 15 mg
5%
Copper:
0.027 mg of 2 mg
1%
Manganese:
0.011 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
3 µg of 70 µg
4%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
117 mg
TOP 20%
Sodium
334 mg
TOP 32%
Phosphorus
138 mg
TOP 55%
Zinc
0.82 mg
TOP 58%
Potassium
152 mg
TOP 70%
Selenium
3 mg
TOP 73%
Magnesium
10 mg
TOP 84%
Manganese
0.011 mg
TOP 89%
Copper
0.027 mg
TOP 90%
Iron
0.13 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
841 IU of 5,000 IU
17%
Vitamin E :
0.4 mg of 20 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.022 mg of 2 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.155 mg of 2 mg
9%
Vitamin B3:
0.21 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0.575 mg of 10 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.041 mg of 2 mg
2%
Folate, total:
14 µg of 400 µg
4%
Vitamin B12:
0.3 µg of 6 µg
5%
Vitamin K:
1.7 µg of 80 µg
2%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
841 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B5
0.575 µg
TOP 54%
Folate, total
14 µg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B12
0.3 µg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B2
0.155 µg
TOP 56%
Vitamin E
0.4 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin K
1.7 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B6
0.041 µg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B1
0.022 µg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B3
0.21 µg
TOP 87%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
106 mg of 280 mg
38%
Threonine:
359 mg of 1,050 mg
34%
Isoleucine:
501 mg of 1,400 mg
36%
Leucine:
1013 mg of 2,730 mg
37%
Lysine:
875 mg of 2,100 mg
42%
Methionine:
294 mg of 1,050 mg
28%
Phenylalanine:
448 mg of 1,750 mg
26%
Valine:
609 mg of 1,820 mg
33%
Histidine:
270 mg of 700 mg
39%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.97 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Neufchâtel cheese
Starch:
0.5 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.19 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content / ratio for Neufchâtel cheese
Sugars:
3.19 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Neufchâtel cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 22% | 46% | 9.15g |
3.2 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 35% | 12% | 22.78g |
1.5 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 1% | 64% | 3.59g |
7.8 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 10% | 37% | 253kcal |
5.4 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 0% | 96% | 0.5g |
30.6 times less than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Sugars | 4% | 54% | 3.19g |
2.8 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 12% | 20% | 117mg |
1.1 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 1% | 92% | 0.13mg |
20 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 3% | 84% | 10mg |
14 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 20% | 55% | 138mg |
1.3 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 3% | 70% | 152mg |
Equal to Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 14% | 32% | 334mg |
1.5 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 7% | 58% | 0.82mg |
7.7 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 90% | 0.03mg |
5.3 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 17% | 21% | 841IU |
19.9 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 3% | 62% | 0.4mg |
3.7 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 1% | 86% | 0.02mg |
12.1 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 9% | 56% | 0.16mg |
1.2 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1% | 87% | 0.21mg |
45.6 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 6% | 54% | 0.58mg |
2 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 2% | 82% | 0.04mg |
2.9 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 4% | 54% | 14µg |
4.4 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 5% | 55% | 0.3µg |
2.3 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 2% | 67% | 1.7µg |
59.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 78% | 0.11mg |
2.9 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 76% | 0.36mg |
2 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 74% | 0.5mg |
1.8 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 73% | 1.01mg |
2.4 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 72% | 0.88mg |
1.9 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 72% | 0.29mg |
3.1 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 77% | 0.45mg |
1.5 times less than Egg 
|
| Valine | 0% | 74% | 0.61mg |
3.3 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 75% | 0.27mg |
2.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 25% | 24% | 74mg |
5 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 64% | 9% | 12.79g |
2.2 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 27% | 5.78g |
1.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 46% | 0.97g |
48.6 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.