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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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 22.3µg 40%
Phosphorus 23mg 282mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Sodium 4mg 529mg 23%
Protein 0.07g 7.62g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.13mg 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.011mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 2.51g 15g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.33mg 2%
Copper 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.62mg 2%
Choline 13mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.216g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Calories 83kcal 95kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.46g 1%
Iron 0.46mg 0.39mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 90mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.