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Merlot vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and french fries

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, copper, vitamin B5, and folate in french fries is higher than in merlot.
  • French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 24% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.9%
Contains more IronIron +76.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1027.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +443.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +552.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.6%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4800%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1551%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.372mg 24%
Fats 0g 14.73g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 3.004mg 17%
Phosphorus 23mg 125mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.17mg 14%
Copper 0.011mg 0.124mg 13%
Carbs 2.51g 41.44g 13%
Potassium 127mg 579mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.58mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Calories 83kcal 312kcal 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 11%
Sodium 4mg 210mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Folate 1µg 30µg 7%
Protein 0.07g 3.43g 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.247mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.81mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.5mg 3%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.039mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.