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Merlot vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between merlot and broth

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin B1 than merlot.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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
3
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%
Broth
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.3%
Contains more IronIron +123.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13900%

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
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +998.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3714.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23700%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +617.5%
Contains more OtherOther +354.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Merlot Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 4mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 0.2µg 28µg 51%
Protein 0.07g 16.66g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 30%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 0g 13.88g 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 166mg 20%
Calcium 8mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 2.46mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.6mg 11%
Magnesium 12mg 56mg 10%
Calories 83kcal 267kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 1µg 32µg 8%
Iron 0.46mg 1.03mg 7%
Carbs 2.51g 18.01g 5%
Potassium 127mg 309mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 23871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.