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Merlot vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Merlot and Instant coffee?

  • Merlot is richer than Instant coffee in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Merlot has 9 times more Manganese than Instant coffee. While Merlot has 0.132mg of Manganese, Instant coffee has only 0.015mg.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water types in this article.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +323.3%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Manganese +780%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.011
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% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +323.3%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Manganese +780%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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.
Merlot
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.236
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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.236

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +638.2%
Contains more Other +2204.3%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Water +14.4%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Carbs +638.2%
Contains more Other +2204.3%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Water +14.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Instant coffee
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 Merlot Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0.34g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.1g Instant coffee
Carbs 2.51g 0.34g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 2kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0g Instant coffee
Calcium 8mg 4mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.04mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 3mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 30mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.011mg
Manganese 0.132mg 0.015mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.001mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.001mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.002g Merlot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Instant coffee
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%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
2%
Instant 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?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.