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Merlot vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Merlot and Horchata

  • The amount of Iron, and Manganese in Merlot is higher than in Horchata.
  • Horchata has 13 times less Manganese than Merlot. Merlot has 0.132mg of Manganese, while Horchata has 0.01mg.
  • Merlot contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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
8
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 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.5%
Contains more IronIron +4500%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
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
6
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% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
1
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more OtherOther +5600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +585.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Horchata Opinion
Calories 83kcal 54kcal Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0.48g Horchata
Fats 0g 0.71g Horchata
Net carbs 2.51g 11.52g Horchata
Carbs 2.51g 11.52g Horchata
Magnesium 12mg 3mg Merlot
Calcium 8mg 18mg Horchata
Potassium 127mg 34mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.01mg Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 9.36g Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.002mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.06mg Merlot
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Phosphorus 23mg 15mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 14mg Merlot
Vitamin E 0.24mg Horchata
Manganese 0.132mg 0.01mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Horchata
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.047mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.017mg Merlot
Folate 1µg Merlot
Fructose 1.55g Horchata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Merlot Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.