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Merlot vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between merlot and dulce de Leche?

  • Merlot is higher in manganese, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, potassium, and zinc.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 29% more.
  • Merlot has 66 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. While merlot has 0.132mg of manganese, dulce de Leche has only 0.002mg.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of merlot is lower.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Dulce de Leche 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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +170.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3037.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +464.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +739.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +201.6%
Contains more OtherOther +518.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9671.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2105.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.405mg 29%
Calcium 8mg 251mg 24%
Phosphorus 23mg 193mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.534g 21%
Carbs 2.51g 55.35g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.835mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Protein 0.07g 6.84g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 83kcal 315kcal 12%
Fats 0g 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Potassium 127mg 350mg 7%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.79mg 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.002mg 6%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Sodium 4mg 129mg 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.17mg 4%
Folate 1µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.016mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.