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Black tea vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Black tea and Merlot?

  • Merlot is richer than Black tea in Iron.

We used Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
Black tea
Black tea
2
:
8
Merlot
Merlot
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +243.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.011
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +65.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +243.2%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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.
Black tea
Black tea
5
:
5
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Black tea
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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +736.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +736.7%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Carbs 0.3g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 1kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 0g 0.62g Black tea
Calcium 0mg 8mg Merlot
Iron 0.02mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 3mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 1mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 37mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 3mg 4mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.01mg 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0.219mg 0.132mg Black tea
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 5µg 1µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Merlot
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
1%
Black tea
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
8%
Merlot

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?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.