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Goat vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Goat and Merlot

  • Merlot contains less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Goat.
  • Goat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Merlot contains 59 times less Selenium than Goat. Goat contains 11.8µg of Selenium, while Merlot contains 0.2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, goat, 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.
Goat
7
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3
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +710.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.9%
Contains more Potassium +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +3664.3%
Contains more Copper +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +710.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.9%
Contains more Potassium +218.9%
Contains more Zinc +3664.3%
Contains more Copper +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Manganese +214.3%

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.
Goat
9
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2
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1663.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1663.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
:
3
Merlot
Contains more Protein +38614.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +552.4%
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 +38614.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +552.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goat Merlot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Goat Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 27.1g 0.07g Goat
Fats 3.03g 0g Goat
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 143kcal 83kcal Goat
Sugar 0g 0.62g Goat
Calcium 17mg 8mg Goat
Iron 3.73mg 0.46mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 201mg 23mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 127mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 5.27mg 0.14mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.011mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 11.8µg 0.2µg Goat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.005mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.031mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 0.224mg Goat
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 5µg 1µg Goat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 75mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.93g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g Goat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
33%
Goat
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat
Goat 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.