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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "Neufchatel Cheese"
| Food Name: Neufchatel Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 253 | Total Fat (g): 23 |
| Protein (g): 9 | Carbohydrates (g): 4 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Net Carbs (g): 4 |
| Water (g): 63 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 13 | Cholesterol (mg): 74 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 5784 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 970 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 117 | Omega-6 (mg): 696 |
| ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 117 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 841 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 241 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 9 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 14 | Folate DFE (mcg): 14 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 117 | Magnesium (mg): 10 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 138 | Potassium (mg): 152 |
| Sodium (mg): 334 | Zinc (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 3 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 106 | Threonine (mg): 359 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 501 | Leucine (mg): 1013 |
| Lysine (mg): 875 | Methionine (mg): 294 |
| Cystine (mg): 64 | Phenylalanine (mg): 448 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 468 | Valine (mg): 609 |
| Arginine (mg): 363 | Histidine (mg): 270 |
| Alanine (mg): 283 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 794 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2013 | Glycine (mg): 218 |
| Proline (mg): 1027 | Serine (mg): 577 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Retinol (mcg): 239 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 27 |
| PRAL Score: 5 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 3 | Starch (g): 1 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Neufchatel Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Neufchatel Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Neufchatel Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 9g (around 18% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 23g (around 29% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Neufchatel Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Neufchatel Cheese' provides around 253 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 13% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Neufchatel Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Neufchatel Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 9g protein, 4g carbs, and 23g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Neufchatel Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Neufchatel Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 117 mg (9% DV),
Potassium (mg): 152 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 10 mg (2% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 138 mg (11% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 3 mcg (5% DV),
Sodium (mg): 334 mg (15% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Neufchatel Cheese in significant amounts?
'Neufchatel Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 241 mcg (27% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 841 IU (28% DV).
It also provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Neufchatel Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 9 mcg (8% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 14 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Neufchatel Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Neufchatel Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 13 g (65% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 74 mg (25% of max recommended).