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Merlot vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and malt

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 in malt is higher than in merlot.
  • Malt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 18% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains less sugar.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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
3
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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more IronIron +119%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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
1
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%
Malt
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Malt
3
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +1253.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4714.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.2%
~equal in Water ~81.34g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.184mg 12%
Phosphorus 23mg 91mg 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 5.4µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.883g 9%
Calcium 8mg 98mg 9%
Protein 0.07g 3.37g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.354mg 6%
Fats 0g 3.29g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.054mg 4%
Iron 0.46mg 0.21mg 3%
Copper 0.011mg 0.037mg 3%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Carbs 2.51g 11.2g 3%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.08mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.046mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Potassium 127mg 172mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Calories 83kcal 85kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.259mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt 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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.