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Carrot vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Merlot?

  • Merlot has less Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Carrot.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Fiber is 11% higher.
  • Merlot contains less Sugar.

We used Carrots, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
Carrot
Carrot
6
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +309.1%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.132
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +309.1%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.132

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.
Carrot
Carrot
11
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +1228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +281.7%
Contains more Other +1028.1%
Equal in Water - 86.59
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Protein +1228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +281.7%
Contains more Other +1028.1%
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.
Carrot Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 2.51g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 0.07g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 2.51g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 83kcal Merlot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 8mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 35mg 23mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 127mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.14mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.011mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.132mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.005mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.031mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.224mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.03mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.057mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 1µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
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 - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.