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Malt beer vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Malt beer and Merlot

  • Malt beer contains less Manganese, and Iron than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains 16 times less Sugar than Malt beer. Malt beer contains 9.77g of Sugar, while Merlot contains 0.62g.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, malt beer, hard lemonade 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 2.9% 1.2% 2.4% 1.1% 2.7% 0.27% 3% 0.65% 0.78% 1.6%
Merlot
9
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 +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more IronIron +1433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%

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 9.3% 0% 0.4% 0% 1.5% 2.3% 4.2% 2.5% 5.1% 1.3% 0% 3% 2.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 86% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.07 g
Water: 85.74 g
Other: 4.19 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 CarbsCarbs +301.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.5%
~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.
Malt beer Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt beer Merlot Opinion
Calories 68kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Malt beer
Net carbs 10.07g 2.51g Malt beer
Carbs 10.07g 2.51g Malt beer
Magnesium 4mg 12mg Merlot
Calcium 4mg 8mg Merlot
Potassium 27mg 127mg Merlot
Iron 0.03mg 0.46mg Merlot
Sugar 9.77g 0.62g Merlot
Copper 0.008mg 0.011mg Merlot
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Merlot
Phosphorus 7mg 23mg Merlot
Sodium 5mg 4mg Merlot
Vitamin E 0.02mg Malt beer
Manganese 0.006mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Malt beer
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.005mg Malt beer
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.225mg 0.224mg Malt beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.03mg Malt beer
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.057mg Merlot
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Malt beer
Folate 4µg 1µg Malt beer
Choline 4.4mg Malt beer
Fructose 3.91g Malt beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt 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%
Malt beer
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Malt beer
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 - 9.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 glycemic index?
Malt beer
Malt beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt beer
Malt beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt beer
Malt beer 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. Malt beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174141/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.