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Merlot vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between merlot and monterey Jack?

  • Merlot is higher in manganese, yet monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for calcium is 74% more.
  • Merlot has 12 times more manganese than monterey Jack. While merlot has 0.132mg of manganese, monterey Jack has only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of merlot is lower.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, monterey 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.
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9225%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1830.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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.
Merlot
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.1%
Contains more WaterWater +111.1%
Contains more OtherOther +205.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34871.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Monterey Jack
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.066g 87%
Calcium 8mg 746mg 74%
Phosphorus 23mg 444mg 60%
Protein 0.07g 24.48g 49%
Fats 0g 30.28g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.39mg 28%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 4mg 600mg 26%
Zinc 0.14mg 3mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.751g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Calories 83kcal 373kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.011mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Folate 1µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.21mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Iron 0.46mg 0.72mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Copper 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.093mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 81mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Merlot
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.