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Merlot vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between merlot and focaccia

  • Merlot has less vitamin B1, folate, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Focaccia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 39% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +587%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7850%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +871%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1538.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +13700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +88.6%
Contains more OtherOther +572.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1327.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Focaccia
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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.47mg 39%
Iron 0.46mg 3.16mg 34%
Folate 1µg 138µg 34%
Selenium 0.2µg 15.9µg 29%
Sodium 4mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 3.67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.301mg 21%
Protein 0.07g 8.77g 17%
Phosphorus 23mg 128mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.645mg 12%
Fats 0g 7.89g 12%
Carbs 2.51g 35.82g 11%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.33mg 11%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.364mg 10%
Copper 0.011mg 0.091mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Calories 83kcal 249kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.113mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.877g 4%
Calcium 8mg 35mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 34.02g N/A
Potassium 127mg 114mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.