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Merlot vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and neufchâtel cheese

  • Merlot has more manganese, while neufchâtel cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 16% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains 12 times more manganese than neufchâtel cheese. While merlot contains 0.132mg of manganese, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sugar in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +253.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +690.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12971.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 58%
Fats 0g 22.78g 35%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Protein 0.07g 9.15g 18%
Phosphorus 23mg 138mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 14%
Sodium 4mg 334mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 8mg 117mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.575mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.155mg 10%
Calories 83kcal 253kcal 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.82mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.011mg 5%
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.13mg 4%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Copper 0.011mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.79g)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.