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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and merlot

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, while merlot has more manganese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 16% more than merlot.
  • The amount of sodium 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 Cheese, neufchatel and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +253.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%

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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Neufchâtel cheese Merlot
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 Neufchâtel cheese Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.79g 58%
Fats 22.78g 0g 35%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Protein 9.15g 0.07g 18%
Phosphorus 138mg 23mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 14%
Sodium 334mg 4mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 117mg 8mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.03mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.031mg 10%
Calories 253kcal 83kcal 9%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.14mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.132mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg 5%
Iron 0.13mg 0.46mg 4%
Folate 14µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.005mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 127mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 2.51g 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 2.51g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g 0.62g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.224mg 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
Neufchâtel cheese Merlot
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
8%
Merlot

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.