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Chocolate syrup vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate syrup and Merlot

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc in Chocolate syrup is higher than in Merlot.
  • Chocolate syrup covers your daily need of Copper 56% more than Merlot.
  • The amount of Sugar in Merlot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, chocolate syrup and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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 +75%
Contains more Iron +358.7%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +421.4%
Contains more Copper +4554.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 80% 47% 56% 20% 10% 20% 171% 50% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +358.7%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +421.4%
Contains more Copper +4554.5%
Contains more Manganese +189.4%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 3% 12% 7% 1% 2% 2% 0% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2493.6%
Contains more Water +179.3%
Contains more Other +1516.4%
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 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 +2900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2493.6%
Contains more Water +179.3%
Contains more Other +1516.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate syrup Merlot
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate syrup Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 62.5g 2.51g Chocolate syrup
Protein 2.1g 0.07g Chocolate syrup
Fats 1.13g 0g Chocolate syrup
Carbs 65.1g 2.51g Chocolate syrup
Calories 279kcal 83kcal Chocolate syrup
Sugar 49.65g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 2.6g 0g Chocolate syrup
Calcium 14mg 8mg Chocolate syrup
Iron 2.11mg 0.46mg Chocolate syrup
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Chocolate syrup
Phosphorus 129mg 23mg Chocolate syrup
Potassium 224mg 127mg Chocolate syrup
Sodium 72mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.73mg 0.14mg Chocolate syrup
Copper 0.512mg 0.011mg Chocolate syrup
Manganese 0.382mg 0.132mg Chocolate syrup
Selenium 1.4µg 0.2µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin E 0.02mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.005mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.031mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B3 0.322mg 0.224mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 2µg 1µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin K 0.5µg Chocolate syrup
Saturated Fat 0.519g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.286g Chocolate syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.026g Chocolate syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate syrup 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
2%
Chocolate syrup
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chocolate syrup
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/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.

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