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Merlot vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Merlot and Coca-Cola

  • Merlot has more Manganese than Coca-Cola.
  • Merlot contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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
Merlot
9
:
0
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6500%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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
Merlot
6
:
4
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
1
:
3
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Other +26975%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.07
Equal in Water - 90.31
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Other +26975%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.07
Equal in Water - 90.31

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 0.07g
Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
Carbs 2.51g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Calories 83kcal 37kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 8.97g Merlot
Calcium 8mg 2mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.11mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 10mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 2mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.14mg 0.02mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.001mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg 0.002mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Coca-Cola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.