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Merlot vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and crab stick

  • Merlot has more manganese; however, crab stick is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Crab stick covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than merlot.
  • Crab stick has 12 times less Manganese than merlot. Merlot has 0.132mg of Manganese, while crab stick has 0.011mg.
  • Merlot contains less sugar.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab stick is 50, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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
4
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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11050%

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +379.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10785.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +497.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Crab stick
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 Crab stick Opinion
Calories 83kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Protein 0.07g 7.62g Crab stick
Fats 0g 0.46g Crab stick
Net carbs 2.51g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 2.51g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 8mg 13mg Crab stick
Potassium 127mg 90mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.39mg Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 6.25g Merlot
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.011mg 0.032mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.14mg 0.33mg Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 23mg 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 4mg 529mg Merlot
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.132mg 0.011mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.08mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.62mg Crab stick
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Merlot
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick 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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.