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Beef broiled vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef broiled and merlot

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and copper in beef broiled is higher than in merlot.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has 108 times less selenium than beef broiled. Beef broiled has 21.5µg of selenium, while merlot has 0.2µg.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of beef broiled is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Merlot
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.4%
Contains more IronIron +465.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +672.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4407.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Merlot
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36942.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1492.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.14mg 56%
Protein 25.93g 0.07g 52%
Selenium 21.5µg 0.2µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.224mg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.895g 27%
Iron 2.6mg 0.46mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.057mg 25%
Phosphorus 198mg 23mg 25%
Fats 15.41g 0g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.03mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.031mg 11%
Calories 250kcal 83kcal 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.011mg 8%
Potassium 318mg 127mg 6%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.132mg 5%
Sodium 72mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.005mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Folate 9µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.