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Merlot vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and chocolate milk

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B5 than chocolate milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chocolate milk is 14% higher.
  • Merlot is lower in sugar.
  • Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index than merlot.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +490.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

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% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +1253.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312%
~equal in Water ~82.3g

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 milk
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 Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 23mg 101mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 112mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.162mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.104g 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Protein 0.07g 3.17g 6%
Copper 0.011mg 0.065mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.295mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.39g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.037mg 3%
Choline 17mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Carbs 2.51g 10.34g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Iron 0.46mg 0.24mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.077mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 2%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.125mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 167mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.04mg 1%
Calories 83kcal 83kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 9.54g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Chocolate milk
Low Calories diet Equal
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.