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Merlot vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Merlot and Muenster cheese

  • Merlot has more Manganese, however, Muenster cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% more.
  • Merlot contains 17 times more Manganese than Muenster cheese. Merlot contains 0.132mg of Manganese, while Muenster cheese contains 0.008mg.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, muenster.

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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 +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Calcium +8862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1934.8%
Contains more Zinc +1907.1%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Calcium +8862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1934.8%
Contains more Zinc +1907.1%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +124.1%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +195.9%
Contains more Protein +33342.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +124.1%
Contains more Water +107.3%
Contains more Other +195.9%
Contains more Protein +33342.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 1.12g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 0g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 2.51g 1.12g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 0.62g 1.12g Merlot
Calcium 8mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.46mg 0.41mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 23mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 127mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 4mg 628mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.011mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.132mg 0.008mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.013mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.103mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.19mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.056mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 19.113g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Muenster 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
2%
Merlot
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.