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Cheeseburger vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheeseburgers and merlot

  • Merlot contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Merlot
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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 +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +489.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +909.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Merlot
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2229%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Merlot
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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 +23485.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1016.7%
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +413.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheeseburger Merlot DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0.2µg 35%
Protein 16.51g 0.07g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.224mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 29%
Iron 2.71mg 0.46mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.031mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.005mg 24%
Fats 14.72g 0g 23%
Sodium 515mg 4mg 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.14mg 21%
Phosphorus 161mg 23mg 20%
Folate 70µg 1µg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.057mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 11%
Calories 308kcal 83kcal 11%
Calcium 119mg 8mg 11%
Copper 0.111mg 0.011mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.03mg 10%
Carbs 28.03g 2.51g 9%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.132mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 127mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 2.51g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 0.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.