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Duck meat vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between duck meat and merlot

  • Duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12 than merlot.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Merlot
2
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +487%
Contains more CopperCopper +1963.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +578.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594.7%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Merlot
0
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +767.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2054%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Merlot
3
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 +27028.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67%
Contains more OtherOther +1220.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.67g 44%
Fats 28.35g 0g 44%
Protein 18.99g 0.07g 38%
Selenium 20µg 0.2µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 32%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 0.224mg 29%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Iron 2.7mg 0.46mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 24%
Copper 0.227mg 0.011mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.03mg 21%
Phosphorus 156mg 23mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.031mg 18%
Zinc 1.86mg 0.14mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.005mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 337kcal 83kcal 13%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.057mg 9%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.132mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Sodium 59mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 127mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 1µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 11mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.