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Chocolate ice cream vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate ice cream and merlot

  • Chocolate ice cream has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, calcium, and iron than merlot.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for copper is 14% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.1%
Contains more IronIron +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.132mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.057mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +5328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1023.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +733.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream 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 Chocolate ice cream Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 31%
Fats 11g 0g 17%
Copper 0.135mg 0.011mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.031mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Phosphorus 107mg 23mg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.03mg 10%
Calcium 109mg 8mg 10%
Carbs 28.2g 2.51g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Protein 3.8g 0.07g 7%
Calories 216kcal 83kcal 7%
Iron 0.93mg 0.46mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 16µg 1µg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg 4%
Potassium 249mg 127mg 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.14mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Sodium 76mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.005mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0.62g N/A
Manganese 0.14mg 0.132mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.224mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.057mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.