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Merlot vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Merlot and Vodka

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

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
9
:
1
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Copper - 0.01
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Vodka
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +4500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Copper - 0.01

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
5
:
1
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vodka
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
3
:
1
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +208.4%
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Vodka
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +208.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Vodka Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0g Merlot
Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 231kcal Vodka
Sugar 0.62g 0g Vodka
Calcium 8mg 0mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.01mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 5mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 1mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 1mg Vodka
Zinc 0.14mg 0mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.01mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg 0mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.007mg 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 Vodka
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%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 richer in vitamins?
Merlot
Merlot 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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.