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Mozzarella vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Merlot different?

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 72% higher.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot are the varieties used 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
6
:
4
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2178.3%
Contains more Zinc +2135.7%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +7750%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2178.3%
Contains more Zinc +2135.7%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +7750%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
9
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Merlot
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +39185.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Contains more Other +351.3%
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +39185.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Contains more Other +351.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Merlot
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 Mozzarella Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 2.51g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 0.07g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 0g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 2.51g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 83kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 0.62g Merlot
Calcium 731mg 8mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 23mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 16mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 3.13mg 0.14mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.011mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 15.7µg 0.2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.031mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.057mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 10.867g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Merlot
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
23%
Mozzarella
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.