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Merlot vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are merlot and salmon raw different?

  • Salmon raw is higher than merlot in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 133% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index (15) than salmon raw (0).

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types were used 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
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +725%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.8%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +769.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18150%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28242.9%
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 Salmon raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Selenium 0.2µg 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.818mg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 7.86mg 48%
Protein 0.07g 19.84g 40%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.664mg 33%
Copper 0.011mg 0.25mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.38mg 27%
Phosphorus 23mg 200mg 25%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.226mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 17%
Potassium 127mg 490mg 11%
Fats 0g 6.34g 10%
Folate 1µg 25µg 6%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.64mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.016mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.981g 4%
Iron 0.46mg 0.8mg 4%
Calories 83kcal 142kcal 3%
Sodium 4mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $11)

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.