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Merlot vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Merlot and Light beer

  • The amount of Iron in Merlot is higher than in Light beer.
  • Light beer has 6 times less Potassium than Merlot. Merlot has 127mg of Potassium, while Light beer has 21mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.

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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
Merlot
8
:
1
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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.
Merlot
Merlot
3
:
7
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
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%
Light beer
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% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Carbs +226%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more Carbs +226%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Equal in Water - 92.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Light beer Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0.77g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.25g Light beer
Carbs 2.51g 0.77g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 46kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0.09g Light beer
Calcium 8mg 4mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.03mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 12mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 21mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.006mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.034mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 6µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Light beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Light beer
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
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
2%
Light beer

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?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Light beer
Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.