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Merlot vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Merlot and Fruit preserves different?

  • Fruit preserves have more Copper, and Vitamin C than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains 3 times more Magnesium than Fruit preserves. While Merlot contains 12mg of Magnesium, Fruit preserves contain only 4mg.
  • Merlot has less Sugar.

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Jams and preserves are the varieties 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
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Iron - 0.49
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Iron - 0.49

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
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Water +184.2%
Contains more Other +4608.7%
Contains more Protein +428.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2643.4%
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Water +184.2%
Contains more Other +4608.7%
Contains more Protein +428.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2643.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.07g 0.37g Fruit preserves
Fats 0g 0.07g Fruit preserves
Carbs 2.51g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 83kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 0.62g 48.5g Merlot
Fiber 0g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 8mg 20mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.46mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 19mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 77mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 32mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.06mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.132mg 0.04mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.036mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.02mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.02mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Fruit preserves
Low Fats diet ok
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.