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Buttermilk vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Merlot

  • Buttermilk has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Merlot is richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Buttermilk covers your daily Calcium needs 11% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +287%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +287%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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.
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4628.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Contains more Other +1116.9%
Equal in Water - 86.59
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +4628.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +90.8%
Contains more Other +1116.9%
Equal in Water - 86.59

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Buttermilk Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 2.51g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 0.07g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 2.51g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 4.79g 0.62g Merlot
Calcium 116mg 8mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 89mg 23mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 127mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.14mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.011mg
Manganese 0.002mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 2µg 0.2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.005mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.031mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 5µg 1µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.548g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Merlot
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
9%
Buttermilk
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.