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Corn syrup vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn syrup and Merlot

  • Merlot contains 125 times less Sugar than Corn syrup. Corn syrup contains 77.59g of Sugar, while Merlot contains 0.62g.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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 +125%
Contains more Copper +381.8%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Copper +381.8%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Manganese +32%

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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2991.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +293.4%
Contains more Other +2607.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +2991.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +293.4%
Contains more Other +2607.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 2.51g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Carbs 77.59g 2.51g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 83kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 0.62g Merlot
Calcium 18mg 8mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 11mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 44mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 155mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.04mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.053mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Merlot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Corn syrup
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.