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Merlot vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between merlot and rainbow trout

  • Merlot has more manganese; however, rainbow trout is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 179% more.
  • Merlot contains 12 times more manganese than rainbow trout. Merlot contains 0.132mg of manganese, while rainbow trout contains 0.011mg.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of rainbow trout is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more IronIron +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +318.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +882.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11700%

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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%

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% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13437.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28385.7%
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 Rainbow trout
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 Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.3µg 179%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 79%
Selenium 0.2µg 23.6µg 43%
Protein 0.07g 19.94g 40%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 5.567mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.667mg 33%
Phosphorus 23mg 226mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.34mg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 10%
Fats 0g 6.18g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin A 84µg 9%
Potassium 127mg 377mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.383g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.09mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.011mg 5%
Copper 0.011mg 0.046mg 4%
Folate 1µg 11µg 3%
Calories 83kcal 141kcal 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.45mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 51mg 2%
Iron 0.46mg 0.31mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

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Merlot Rainbow trout
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
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.