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Merlot vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and buttermilk

  • Merlot has more manganese and iron; however, buttermilk is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Buttermilk covers your daily calcium needs 11% more than merlot.
  • Buttermilk has 66 times less manganese than merlot. Merlot has 0.132mg of manganese, while buttermilk has 0.002mg.
  • Merlot contains less sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more IronIron +820%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.011mg

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
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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%
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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more OtherOther +1116.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4628.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.8%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Buttermilk DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.154mg 9%
Phosphorus 23mg 89mg 9%
Sodium 4mg 190mg 8%
Protein 0.07g 3.31g 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.002mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.275mg 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.05mg 5%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Selenium 0.2µg 2µg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.42mg 3%
Calories 83kcal 40kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.88g 1%
Potassium 127mg 151mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.058mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 4.79g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 4.79g N/A
Copper 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.