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Merlot vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Merlot and Honey different?

  • Merlot contains 2 times more Potassium than Honey. Merlot contains 127mg of Potassium, while Honey contains 52mg.
  • Merlot is lower in Sugar.

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Honey 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
Merlot
6
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Sodium - 4
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Sodium - 4

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
Merlot
3
:
8
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Water +406.4%
Contains more Other +5315%
Contains more Protein +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +3182.9%
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Water +406.4%
Contains more Other +5315%
Contains more Protein +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +3182.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Honey Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.07g 0.3g Honey
Carbs 2.51g 82.4g Honey
Calories 83kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 0.62g 82.12g Merlot
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 8mg 6mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.42mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 4mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 52mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.14mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.011mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0.132mg 0.08mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.038mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.121mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.024mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 2µg Honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Honey
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.