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Merlot vs. Whiskey sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Merlot and Whiskey sour?

  • Merlot is richer in Manganese, yet Whiskey sour is richer in Calcium, and Copper.
  • Whiskey sour's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% higher.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
4
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +568.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Whiskey sour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 82% 15% 14% 6% 2% 36% 4% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +568.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +1081.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14

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
4
:
4
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
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%
Whiskey sour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 2% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
3
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour
Contains more Water +14331.7%
Contains more Other +673.6%
Contains more Protein +757.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +3776.5%
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Whiskey sour
97%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 97.3 g
Water: 0.6 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +14331.7%
Contains more Other +673.6%
Contains more Protein +757.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +3776.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Whiskey sour Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Protein 0.07g 0.6g Whiskey sour
Fats 0g 0.1g Whiskey sour
Carbs 2.51g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Calories 83kcal 383kcal Whiskey sour
Sugar 0.62g 97.3g Merlot
Calcium 8mg 272mg Whiskey sour
Iron 0.46mg 0.39mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Whiskey sour
Phosphorus 23mg 13mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 19mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 274mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg
Copper 0.011mg 0.13mg Whiskey sour
Manganese 0.132mg 0mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Whiskey sour
Vitamin A 30IU Whiskey sour
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Whiskey sour
Vitamin C 0mg 2.7mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.06mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Whiskey sour
Saturated Fat 0.019g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Whiskey sour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g Whiskey sour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Whiskey sour
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
1%
Whiskey sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
20%
Whiskey sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
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 - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Whiskey sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173163/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.