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Merlot vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and romano cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, and magnesium in romano cheese is higher than in merlot.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 106% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13200%
Contains more IronIron +67.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1742.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3204.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1093.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +180.1%
Contains more OtherOther +61.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Romano 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 1064mg 106%
Phosphorus 23mg 760mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 78%
Protein 0.07g 31.8g 63%
Sodium 4mg 1433mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fats 0g 26.94g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.37mg 26%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.58mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 20%
Calories 83kcal 387kcal 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.424mg 8%
Magnesium 12mg 41mg 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.02mg 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.77mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Copper 0.011mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.077mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 3.63g N/A
Carbs 2.51g 3.63g 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.115g)
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 - $2.6)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.