Dairy & eggs

Cheese, neufchatel

FDC 171246oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 23 · -12 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, neufchatel is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 23 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 47 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (27% DV), a good source of protein (18% DV). Most of its 253 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (12.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.2 g · 14%Carb 3.6 g · 6%Fat 22.8 g · 80%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories253 kcal13%
Total fat23 g29%
Saturated fat13 g64%
Cholesterol74 mg25%
Sodium334 mg15%
Carbohydrate3.6 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars3.2 g
Protein9.2 g18%
Potassium152 mg3%
Calcium117 mg9%
Iron0.13 mg1%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A241 µg27%
Vitamin E0.4 mg3%

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FDC 171246

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A27% DV
Protein18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density23 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g9.2 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g334 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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