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Merlot vs. Almond milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Merlot and Almond milk

  • The amount of Calcium in Almond milk is higher than in Merlot.
  • Almond milk covers your daily need of Calcium 19% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains 2 times more Potassium than Almond milk. While Merlot contains 127mg of Potassium, Almond milk contains only 67mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable.

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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.
Merlot
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 59% 5.9% 13% 9.7% 1.9% 4.3% 9.3% 5.5% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more IronIron +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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.
Merlot
2
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%
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% 8.5% 56% 30% 15% 11% 1.4% 1.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 0.58 g
Water: 97.05 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1492.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Almond milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Almond milk Opinion
Calories 83kcal 15kcal Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.59g Almond milk
Fats 0g 1.1g Almond milk
Net carbs 2.51g 0.58g Merlot
Carbs 2.51g 0.58g Merlot
Vitamin D 42IU Almond milk
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Merlot
Calcium 8mg 197mg Almond milk
Potassium 127mg 67mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.35mg Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0g Almond milk
Copper 0.011mg 0.029mg Almond milk
Zinc 0.14mg 0.07mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 10mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 71mg Merlot
Vitamin A 142IU Almond milk
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Almond milk
Vitamin E 2.81mg Almond milk
Vitamin D 1µg Almond milk
Manganese 0.132mg 0.042mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.06mg Almond milk
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.047mg Almond milk
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.075mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.015mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 1µg
Monounsaturated Fat 0.708g Almond milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.236g Almond milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Almond milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Merlot
10%
Almond milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
11%
Almond milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond milk
Almond milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond milk
Almond milk 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
  2. Almond milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174832/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.