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Asparagus vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus and merlot

  • The amount of iron, copper, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin C in asparagus is higher than in merlot.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need for iron, 21% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of asparagus is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, 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% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +365.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1618.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +3042.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1767.2%
~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.
Asparagus Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Iron 2.14mg 0.46mg 21%
Copper 0.189mg 0.011mg 20%
Folate 52µg 1µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.005mg 12%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.031mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.03mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.224mg 5%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.14mg 4%
Phosphorus 52mg 23mg 4%
Protein 2.2g 0.07g 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.057mg 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Calories 20kcal 83kcal 3%
Calcium 24mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 127mg 2%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.132mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Fats 0.12g 0g 0%
Carbs 3.88g 2.51g 0%
Net carbs 1.78g 2.51g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 0.62g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
25%
Asparagus
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
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 - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus 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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.