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Merlot vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Merlot and Cracker

  • Merlot contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Calcium than Cracker.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 45% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Merlot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
2
:
8
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +776.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +978.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +845.5%
Contains more Manganese +272%
Contains more Selenium +3250%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +776.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +978.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +845.5%
Contains more Manganese +272%
Contains more Selenium +3250%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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
0
:
10
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +9100%
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1371%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +9100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Water +2657.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%
Contains more Protein +9385.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2342.2%
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2657.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%
Contains more Protein +9385.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2342.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 59g Cracker
Protein 0.07g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 2.51g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 83kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.62g 8.18g Merlot
Fiber 0g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 8mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.46mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 23mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 127mg 118mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 726mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.011mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.132mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 0.2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 1µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Merlot
Saturated Fat 5.562g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

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Merlot Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
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 - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.