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Coca-Cola vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coca-Cola and Merlot

  • Merlot has more Manganese than Coca-Cola.
  • Coca-Cola contains 14 times more Sugar than Merlot. Coca-Cola contains 8.97g of Sugar, while Merlot contains 0.62g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Merlot
9
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
Contains more IronIron +318.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Merlot
6
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Merlot
1
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26975%
~equal in Protein ~0.07g
~equal in Water ~86.59g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Merlot Opinion
Calories 37kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.07g
Fats 0.02g 0g Coca-Cola
Net carbs 9.56g 2.51g Coca-Cola
Carbs 9.56g 2.51g Coca-Cola
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Calcium 2mg 8mg Merlot
Potassium 2mg 127mg Merlot
Iron 0.11mg 0.46mg Merlot
Sugar 8.97g 0.62g Merlot
Copper 0.001mg 0.011mg Merlot
Zinc 0.02mg 0.14mg Merlot
Phosphorus 10mg 23mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Manganese 0.002mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot
Choline 0.3mg Coca-Cola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.