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Provolone vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Provolone and Merlot?

  • Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Merlot is higher in Manganese.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 75% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Merlot is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types 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.
Contains more Calcium +9350%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2056.5%
Contains more Zinc +2207.1%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Equal in Potassium - 127
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +9350%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2056.5%
Contains more Zinc +2207.1%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Equal in Potassium - 127

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.
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36442.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +111.5%
Contains more Other +129.9%
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
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 +36442.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Water +111.5%
Contains more Other +129.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Merlot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 25.58g 0.07g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 351kcal 83kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.62g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 8mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.46mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 12mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 23mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 127mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 3.23mg 0.14mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.011mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.005mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.031mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.03mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.057mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 1µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 17.078g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
33%
Provolone
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.078g)
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 - $0.5)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.