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Light beer vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Light beer and Merlot

  • The amount of Iron in Merlot is higher than in Light beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol 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 3.6% 1.2% 1.9% 1.1% 2% 0.27% 5.1% 0.52% 0% 2.2%
Merlot
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 SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.8%
Contains more IronIron +1433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.7%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.5% 7.3% 0% 7.8% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 4.8%
Merlot
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 B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Merlot
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 ProteinProtein +257.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
~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.
Light beer Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Light beer Merlot Opinion
Calories 46kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 0.25g 0.07g Light beer
Net carbs 0.77g 2.51g Merlot
Carbs 0.77g 2.51g Merlot
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Merlot
Calcium 4mg 8mg Merlot
Potassium 21mg 127mg Merlot
Iron 0.03mg 0.46mg Merlot
Sugar 0.09g 0.62g Light beer
Copper 0.006mg 0.011mg Merlot
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Merlot
Phosphorus 12mg 23mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.224mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.057mg Merlot
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Light beer
Folate 6µg 1µg Light beer
Choline 8.8mg Light beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer 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
2%
Light beer
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Light beer
Light beer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.