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Merlot vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Merlot and Coffee

  • Coffee contains less Iron than Merlot.
  • Coffee contains 4 times less Magnesium than Merlot. Merlot contains 12mg of Magnesium, while Coffee contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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.
Merlot
9
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1
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
2
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8
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +746.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +746.7%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
:
3
Coffee
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2204.3%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.8%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2204.3%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.12g Coffee
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 1kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0g Coffee
Calcium 8mg 2mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.01mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 3mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 3mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 49mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.14mg 0.02mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.002mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg 0.023mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.191mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.001mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 2µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Merlot Coffee
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%
Merlot
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Coffee

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 - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.