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Merlot vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and cherry pie

  • Merlot contains less iron, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate than cherry pie.
  • Cherry pie's daily need coverage for iron is 17% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 2 times less potassium than merlot. Merlot contains 127mg of potassium, while cherry pie contains 77mg.
  • 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 cherry pie is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +302.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3800%

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% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +469.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1447.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1433.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Cherry pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 22%
Fats 0g 12.2g 19%
Iron 0.46mg 1.85mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.985g 14%
Selenium 0.2µg 7.8µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.148mg 12%
Carbs 2.51g 38.5g 12%
Calories 83kcal 270kcal 9%
Sodium 4mg 191mg 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.077mg 7%
Folate 1µg 27µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.125mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.276mg 7%
Protein 0.07g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin A 29µg 3%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.123mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 77mg 1%
Phosphorus 23mg 30mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 38.5g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Merlot Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
22%
Cherry pie

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 - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie 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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.