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Merlot vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and chestnut

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate in chestnut is higher than in merlot.
  • Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 51% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
2
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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463%
Contains more IronIron +276.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +330.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547%

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%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1425.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2757.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1006%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.011mg 0.472mg 51%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.854mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Potassium 127mg 715mg 17%
Iron 0.46mg 1.73mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.233mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.148mg 12%
Phosphorus 23mg 99mg 11%
Magnesium 12mg 54mg 10%
Folate 1µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 2.51g 27.76g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.316mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.104mg 6%
Calcium 8mg 46mg 4%
Protein 0.07g 2g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.731mg 3%
Calories 83kcal 131kcal 2%
Fats 0g 1.38g 2%
Sodium 4mg 27mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.25mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
50%
Chestnut

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 - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.