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Gratin vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gratin and Merlot

  • Merlot has less Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gratin covers your daily Sodium needs 19% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
Gratin
9
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +1354.5%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +1354.5%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Gratin
Gratin
9
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Merlot
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +7128.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +349%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +420.7%
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Merlot
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 +7128.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +349%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +420.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 2.51g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 0.07g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 2.51g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 83kcal Gratin
Sugar 0.62g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 8mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.46mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 23mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 127mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.69mg 0.14mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.011mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.132mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.005mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.031mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.224mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.03mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.057mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 1µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 4.733g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.