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Ricotta vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Merlot different?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Merlot is higher in Manganese.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Selenium 26% more than Merlot.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types were 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
5
:
5
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +587%
Contains more Zinc +728.6%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +587%
Contains more Zinc +728.6%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +2100%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
9
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +529%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +15985.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +961.8%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +15985.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +961.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Merlot
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 2.51g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 0.07g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 2.51g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 83kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 0.62g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 8mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 158mg 23mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 84mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.16mg 0.14mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.011mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.005mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.031mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.03mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 12µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 8.295g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.