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Merlot vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and cheeseburgers

  • Merlot contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and folate than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +489.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +909.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9700%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2229%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6900%
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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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%
Contains more OtherOther +413.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23485.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1016.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 19.6µg 35%
Protein 0.07g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 5.217mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.473g 29%
Iron 0.46mg 2.71mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.363mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.293mg 24%
Fats 0g 14.72g 23%
Sodium 4mg 515mg 22%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 161mg 20%
Folate 1µg 70µg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.228mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 11%
Calories 83kcal 308kcal 11%
Calcium 8mg 119mg 11%
Copper 0.011mg 0.111mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.545mg 10%
Carbs 2.51g 28.03g 9%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.316mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 127mg 196mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.62g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Merlot Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.