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Cheeseburger vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Merlot

  • Merlot contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate than Cheeseburger.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Merlot is lower.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +489.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Copper +909.1%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +9700%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +489.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Copper +909.1%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +9700%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 B1 +5760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23485.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1016.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Contains more Other +413.3%
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
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 +23485.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1016.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Contains more Other +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 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 Cheeseburger Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 2.51g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 0.07g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 2.51g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 83kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 8mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.46mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 23mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 127mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 2.49mg 0.14mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.011mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.132mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.005mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.031mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.224mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.03mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.057mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg Merlot
Trans Fat 0.57g 0g Merlot
Saturated Fat 6.473g Merlot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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.