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Merlot vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Merlot and Carbonated water

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

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, carbonated, club soda.

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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 +60%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Merlot
6
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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% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10730%
Contains more Water +15.4%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10730%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Carbonated water
Lower in Sodium ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Carbonated water Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0g Merlot
Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 0kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0g Carbonated water
Calcium 8mg 5mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.01mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 0mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 2mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 21mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.006mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg 0.001mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Carbonated water
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
2%
Merlot
0%
Carbonated water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Carbonated water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.