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Drinking water vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drinking water and Merlot

  • The amount of Iron, and Manganese in Merlot is higher than in Drinking water.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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 +166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.011

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10730%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10730%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 0kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 0g 0.62g Drinking water
Calcium 3mg 8mg Merlot
Iron 0mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 0mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 0mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.01mg 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water Merlot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Drinking water
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.