Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Beverages
  4. Merlot
  5. Compare
  6. Merlot vs. Mandarin orange

Merlot vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Merlot and Mandarin orange

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Fiber in Mandarin orange is higher than in Merlot.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

Infographic

Merlot vs Mandarin orange infographic
Infographic link

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
5
:
4
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +238.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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
0
:
11
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Other +2827%
Contains more Protein +1057.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +431.5%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Other +2827%
Contains more Protein +1057.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +431.5%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.07g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 2.51g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 83kcal 53kcal Merlot
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0.62g 10.58g Merlot
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 8mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.46mg 0.15mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 23mg 20mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 4mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.14mg 0.07mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.132mg 0.039mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Merlot
Vitamin A 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 1µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Merlot
Merlot vs Merlot
Merlot
Merlot
Merlot vs Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer
Merlot
Merlot vs Pinot noir
Pinot noir
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange vs Lime
Lime
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange vs Orange
Orange
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange vs Grapefruit
Grapefruit

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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
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 - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.