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Swiss cheese vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and merlot

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 than merlot.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 150 times more selenium than merlot. Swiss cheese contains 30µg of selenium, while merlot contains 0.2µg.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11025%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3021.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2395.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more IronIron +253.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.7%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Merlot
3
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 +38414.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.3%
Contains more WaterWater +130.1%
Contains more OtherOther +263.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swiss cheese Merlot
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 Swiss cheese Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 8mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 23mg 79%
Protein 26.96g 0.07g 54%
Selenium 30µg 0.2µg 54%
Fats 30.99g 0g 48%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.14mg 38%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.031mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 20%
Calories 393kcal 83kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 9%
Sodium 187mg 4mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.03mg 6%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.132mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 12mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Iron 0.13mg 0.46mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 127mg 2%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 2.51g N/A
Carbs 1.44g 2.51g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
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 - $1.6)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.