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Malt vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Malt and Merlot

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 in Malt is higher than in Merlot.
  • Malt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 18% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot has 27 times less Selenium than Malt. Malt has 5.4µg of Selenium, while Merlot has 0.2µg.
  • Merlot contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
Malt
Malt
7
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +119%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +119%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +65%

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.
Malt
Malt
10
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1080%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1080%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +4714.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +346.2%
Contains more Other +1253.8%
Equal in Water - 86.59
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 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 +4714.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +346.2%
Contains more Other +1253.8%
Equal in Water - 86.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt 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 Malt Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 2.51g Malt
Protein 3.37g 0.07g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 2.51g Malt
Calories 85kcal 83kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 8mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 23mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 127mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.41mg 0.14mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.011mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 5.4µg 0.2µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.005mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.031mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.224mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.03mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 9µg 1µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 1.883g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt 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
13%
Malt
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt 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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.