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Merlot vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between merlot and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Merlot has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 110% higher.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13762.5%
Contains more IronIron +95.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2063.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2664.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3069.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8750%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.2%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Merlot Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 23mg 729mg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 4mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 61%
Protein 0.07g 20g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.486mg 35%
Zinc 0.14mg 3.87mg 34%
Selenium 0.2µg 17.7µg 32%
Fats 0g 20g 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Copper 0.011mg 0.238mg 25%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Calories 83kcal 265kcal 9%
Magnesium 12mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.325mg 6%
Iron 0.46mg 0.9mg 6%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.029mg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.114mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 127mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.317g)
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 - $1.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.