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Merlot vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are merlot and hash browns different?

  • Hash browns are higher than merlot in vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium, 24% more than merlot.
  • Merlot is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than merlot (15).

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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
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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +809.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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
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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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +385.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3585.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1050.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Hash browns
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 Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 38%
Fats 0g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 4mg 566mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.54g 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.137mg 11%
Phosphorus 23mg 98mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.186mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.838mg 10%
Copper 0.011mg 0.1mg 10%
Carbs 2.51g 28.88g 9%
Calories 83kcal 272kcal 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 127mg 355mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.38mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Protein 0.07g 2.58g 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 1µg 12µg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.36mg 2%
Iron 0.46mg 0.6mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.158mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.038mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0.56g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
26%
Hash browns

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 - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.