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Gatorade vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gatorade and Merlot

  • Merlot has more Manganese, and Iron than Gatorade.
  • Gatorade contains 8 times more Sugar than Merlot. Gatorade contains 5.24g of Sugar, while Merlot contains 0.62g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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 0% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 0%
Merlot
10
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +746.7%
Contains more IronIron +820%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
Merlot
3
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 B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +5600%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~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.
Gatorade Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gatorade Merlot Opinion
Calories 26kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
Net carbs 6.43g 2.51g Gatorade
Carbs 6.43g 2.51g Gatorade
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Calcium 1mg 8mg Merlot
Potassium 15mg 127mg Merlot
Iron 0.05mg 0.46mg Merlot
Sugar 5.24g 0.62g Merlot
Copper 0.006mg 0.011mg Merlot
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Merlot
Phosphorus 10mg 23mg Merlot
Sodium 39mg 4mg Merlot
Manganese 0.013mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.03mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.057mg Merlot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Gatorade
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gatorade Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Gatorade
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Gatorade
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 - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gatorade
Gatorade is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gatorade
Gatorade 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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.

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