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Merlot vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and feta

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 than feta.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6062.5%
Contains more IronIron +41.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1365.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%

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%
Feta
12
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2622.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.8%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20200%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Feta
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 Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.844mg 63%
Calcium 8mg 493mg 49%
Phosphorus 23mg 337mg 45%
Sodium 4mg 917mg 40%
Fats 0g 21.28g 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.424mg 28%
Protein 0.07g 14.21g 28%
Selenium 0.2µg 15µg 27%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.88mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.967mg 19%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.154mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Calories 83kcal 264kcal 9%
Folate 1µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.991mg 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.028mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Copper 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Iron 0.46mg 0.65mg 2%
Potassium 127mg 62mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.