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Merlot vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and eggs

  • Merlot contains less copper, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, folate, iron, and zinc than eggs.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 221% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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
3
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%
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more IronIron +158.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15300%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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
1
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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1554.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
~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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +912.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17871.4%
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 Egg
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 Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.011mg 2mg 221%
Cholesterol 373mg 124%
Selenium 0.2µg 30.8µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.513mg 37%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.398mg 27%
Protein 0.07g 12.58g 25%
Phosphorus 23mg 172mg 21%
Vitamin A 149µg 17%
Fats 0g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 3.267g 15%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Folate 1µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 10%
Iron 0.46mg 1.19mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Sodium 4mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.066mg 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.026mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.121mg 5%
Calories 83kcal 155kcal 4%
Calcium 8mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.064mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 127mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg 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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.