Merlot vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Merlot and Couscous
- Merlot contains less Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber than Couscous.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% higher.
- Couscous contains 2 times less Potassium than Merlot. Merlot contains 127mg of Potassium, while Couscous contains 58mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Couscous, cooked.
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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.
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Iron
+21.1%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+119%
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Sodium
-20%
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Manganese
+57.1%
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Zinc
+85.7%
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Copper
+272.7%
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Selenium
+13650%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 22
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Iron
+21.1%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+119%
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-20%
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Manganese
+57.1%
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Zinc
+85.7%
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Copper
+272.7%
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Selenium
+13650%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 22
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.
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Vitamin B2
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+11.8%
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Vitamin B1
+1160%
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Vitamin B3
+338.8%
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Vitamin B5
+1136.7%
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Folate
+1400%
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Vitamin B2
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+11.8%
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Vitamin B1
+1160%
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Vitamin B3
+338.8%
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Vitamin B5
+1136.7%
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Folate
+1400%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+19.3%
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+4065.4%
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Protein
+5314.3%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+825.1%
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+19.3%
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+4065.4%
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+5314.3%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+825.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.51g | 21.82g |
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| Protein | 0.07g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 2.51g | 23.22g |
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| Calories | 83kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Iron | 0.46mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.041mg |
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| Manganese | 0.132mg | 0.084mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.224mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.03mg | 0.371mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.057mg | 0.051mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.