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Merlot vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and chocolate

  • Merlot contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5 than chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 113% higher.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +340.2%
Contains more IronIron +1643.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +9245.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1335.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +795.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +890%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +8826.8%
Contains more OtherOther +537.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6871.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2337.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Chocolate
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 Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.011mg 1.028mg 113%
Iron 0.46mg 8.02mg 95%
Saturated fat 18.519g 84%
Manganese 0.132mg 1.419mg 56%
Fats 0g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 12mg 146mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Phosphorus 23mg 206mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Calories 83kcal 546kcal 23%
Carbs 2.51g 61.17g 20%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.01mg 17%
Potassium 127mg 559mg 13%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Protein 0.07g 4.88g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.297mg 5%
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg 5%
Calcium 8mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.725mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.042mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Chocolate
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%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate 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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.