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Merlot vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between merlot and danish pastry?

  • Danish pastry is richer than merlot in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B3, manganese, and copper.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 34% more.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of merlot is lower.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.

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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
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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +291.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +709.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +369.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9350%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
~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% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +175.8%
Contains more OtherOther +622%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1382.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0g 21.9g 34%
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg 34%
Saturated fat 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.26mg 18%
Sodium 4mg 417mg 18%
Iron 0.46mg 1.8mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 17%
Protein 0.07g 8g 16%
Calories 83kcal 374kcal 15%
Folate 1µg 60µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.19mg 15%
Phosphorus 23mg 108mg 12%
Carbs 2.51g 37.2g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 2mg 11%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.351mg 10%
Copper 0.011mg 0.089mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.304mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 8mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.04mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 98mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.62g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.