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Merlot vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Merlot and Plum

  • Merlot contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Copper than Plum.
  • Plum's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Merlot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Plums, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Plum
Plum
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +418.2%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +418.2%

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
2
:
9
Plum
Plum
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
1
:
4
Plum
Plum
Contains more Other +2827%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +355%
Equal in Water - 87.23
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Other +2827%
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +355%
Equal in Water - 87.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Plum Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 10.02g Plum
Protein 0.07g 0.7g Plum
Fats 0g 0.28g Plum
Carbs 2.51g 11.42g Plum
Calories 83kcal 46kcal Merlot
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 0.62g 9.92g Merlot
Fiber 0g 1.4g Plum
Calcium 8mg 6mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.17mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 16mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 157mg Plum
Sodium 4mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.132mg 0.052mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin A 345IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.026mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.029mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 5µg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.3g)
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 - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.