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Macaroon vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between macaroon and merlot

  • Merlot contains less copper, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc than macaroon.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for copper is 29% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 IronIron +78.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2345.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +421.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +4214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2339%
Contains more WaterWater +653%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon 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 Macaroon Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 91%
Fats 22.55g 0g 35%
Copper 0.269mg 0.011mg 29%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 61.22g 2.51g 20%
Calories 460kcal 83kcal 19%
Selenium 6.8µg 0.2µg 12%
Sodium 241mg 4mg 10%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Phosphorus 68mg 23mg 6%
Protein 3.02g 0.07g 6%
Iron 0.82mg 0.46mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.14mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 2.51g N/A
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 123mg 127mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.224mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
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 - 44.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.