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Merlot vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Merlot and Apple juice different?

    Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid types were used in this article.

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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 3.6% 2.4% 8.9% 4.5% 4% 0.55% 3% 0.52% 9.7% 0.55%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
    Contains more IronIron +283.3%
    Contains more ZincZinc +600%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.4%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
    ~equal in Calcium ~8mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.012mg
    ~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.
    Merlot
    4
    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 3% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 5.3% 3.9% 1.4% 2.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 0% 0.98%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Merlot
    1
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0.13 g
    Carbs: 11.3 g
    Water: 88.24 g
    Other: 0.23 g
    Contains more OtherOther +4608.7%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.2%
    ~equal in Water ~88.24g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Merlot Apple juice Opinion
    Calories 83kcal 46kcal Merlot
    Protein 0.07g 0.1g Apple juice
    Fats 0g 0.13g Apple juice
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Apple juice
    Net carbs 2.51g 11.1g Apple juice
    Carbs 2.51g 11.3g Apple juice
    Magnesium 12mg 5mg Merlot
    Calcium 8mg 8mg
    Potassium 127mg 101mg Merlot
    Iron 0.46mg 0.12mg Merlot
    Sugar 0.62g 9.62g Merlot
    Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
    Copper 0.011mg 0.012mg Apple juice
    Zinc 0.14mg 0.02mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 23mg 7mg Merlot
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Vitamin A 1IU Apple juice
    Vitamin E 0.01mg Apple juice
    Manganese 0.132mg 0.074mg Merlot
    Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Merlot
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.021mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.017mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.073mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.049mg Apple juice
    Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.018mg Merlot
    Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
    Choline 1.8mg Apple juice
    Saturated Fat 0.022g Merlot
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Apple juice
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Apple juice
    Fructose 5.73g Apple juice

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Merlot Apple juice
    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
    2%
    Apple juice
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Merlot
    4%
    Apple juice

    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 - 9g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Merlot
    Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is cheaper?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Apple juice
    Apple juice 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients
    2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.