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Merlot vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and folate in lemon meringue pie is higher than in merlot.
  • Lemon meringue pie covers your daily need for selenium, 21% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains 2 times more magnesium than lemon meringue pie. While merlot contains 12mg of magnesium, lemon meringue pie contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5700%
~equal in Manganese ~0.128mg

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 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +100%
Contains more OtherOther +1103.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1457.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Lemon meringue pie
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 Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 22%
Selenium 0.2µg 11.6µg 21%
Fats 0g 12.9g 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 3.185g 14%
Carbs 2.51g 39.1g 12%
Calories 83kcal 285kcal 10%
Sodium 4mg 242mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.159mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.118mg 9%
Protein 0.07g 3.8g 7%
Iron 0.46mg 1mg 7%
Folate 1µg 25µg 6%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.944mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.214mg 4%
Phosphorus 23mg 42mg 3%
Copper 0.011mg 0.042mg 3%
Potassium 127mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.027mg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.28mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 39.1g N/A
Calcium 8mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Manganese 0.132mg 0.128mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Lemon meringue pie
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
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.