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Herbal tea vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Herbal tea and Merlot

  • Merlot contains less Manganese than Herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 15% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
1
:
7
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Manganese +261.4%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +535%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 4
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Manganese +261.4%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +535%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
4
:
5
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1
Herbal tea
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% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
1
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2478.6%
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 Water +15%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2478.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Herbal tea 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 Herbal tea 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 Herbal tea
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 0.08mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 3mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 1mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 20mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0mg 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0.477mg 0.132mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 1µg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea 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%
Herbal tea
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
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?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.