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Merlot vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and sardines

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in sardines is higher than in merlot.
  • Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of sardines is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.6%
Contains more IronIron +534.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1590.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26250%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Sardines DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.2µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 23mg 490mg 67%
Protein 0.07g 24.62g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Calcium 8mg 382mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Iron 0.46mg 2.92mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 5.245mg 31%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Copper 0.011mg 0.186mg 19%
Fats 0g 11.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.227mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 4mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.642mg 12%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.31mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Potassium 127mg 397mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.167mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Calories 83kcal 208kcal 6%
Magnesium 12mg 39mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.108mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35071.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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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. Sardines - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.