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Merlot vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between merlot and duck meat

  • Duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12 than merlot.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
2
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% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +487%
Contains more CopperCopper +1963.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +578.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9900%

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
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% 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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +767.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2054%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67%
Contains more OtherOther +1220.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27028.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.67g 44%
Fats 0g 28.35g 44%
Protein 0.07g 18.99g 38%
Selenium 0.2µg 20µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 4.825mg 29%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Iron 0.46mg 2.7mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 24%
Copper 0.011mg 0.227mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.098mg 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 156mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.269mg 18%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.86mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.174mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 83kcal 337kcal 13%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.019mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Sodium 4mg 59mg 2%
Potassium 127mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.