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Merlot vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and chicken meat

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and copper than chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
Contains more IronIron +173.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +1285.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +691.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11850%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3688.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +601.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-3194.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 0.07g 27.3g 54%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 8.487mg 52%
Selenium 0.2µg 23.9µg 43%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.4mg 26%
Phosphorus 23mg 182mg 23%
Fats 0g 13.6g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.03mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.79g 17%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.94mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.168mg 11%
Iron 0.46mg 1.26mg 10%
Calories 83kcal 239kcal 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.066mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.063mg 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.02mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 82mg 3%
Potassium 127mg 223mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.