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Eggplant vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggplant and merlot

  • Merlot contains less fiber, copper, folate, and vitamin B5 than eggplant.
  • Eggplant's daily need coverage for fiber is 12% higher.
  • Merlot contains 22 times less folate than eggplant. Eggplant contains 22µg of folate, while merlot contains 1µg.
  • 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 eggplant is 30.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw 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 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more IronIron +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg

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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 +1300%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1540.9%
~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.
Eggplant Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Merlot DV% diff.
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Copper 0.081mg 0.011mg 8%
Folate 22µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.03mg 5%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.132mg 4%
Calories 25kcal 83kcal 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.224mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.005mg 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 229mg 127mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.057mg 2%
Protein 0.98g 0.07g 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Carbs 5.88g 2.51g 1%
Fats 0.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 2.88g 2.51g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0.62g N/A
Zinc 0.16mg 0.14mg 0%
Phosphorus 24mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.031mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant 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
8%
Eggplant
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
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 - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant 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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.