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Sardine vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Merlot

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 in Sardine is higher than in Merlot.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot has 264 times less Selenium than Sardine. Sardine has 52.7µg of Selenium, while Merlot has 0.2µg.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
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Merlot
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +212.6%
Contains more Zinc +835.7%
Contains more Copper +1590.9%
Contains more Selenium +26250%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +4675%
Contains more Iron +534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +212.6%
Contains more Zinc +835.7%
Contains more Copper +1590.9%
Contains more Selenium +26250%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%

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.
Sardine
11
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0
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Merlot
Contains more Protein +35071.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +150.7%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +35071.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +150.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 24.62g 0.07g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0g Sardine
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 208kcal 83kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 0.62g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 8mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.46mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 23mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 127mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.31mg 0.14mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.011mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 52.7µg 0.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.005mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.031mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.224mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.03mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.057mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 1.528g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
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
131%
Sardine
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.