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Merlot vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Merlot and Mars

  • Merlot contains less Calcium, and Fiber than Mars.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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
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2
Mars
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +87%

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
7
:
2
Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
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3
Mars
Contains more Water +4993.5%
Contains more Other +370.9%
Contains more Protein +6014.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2784.5%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +4993.5%
Contains more Other +370.9%
Contains more Protein +6014.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2784.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Mars Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0.07g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 2.51g 72.4g Mars
Calories 83kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0.62g 58.94g Merlot
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 8mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.46mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 136mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin A 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 1µg Merlot
Cholesterol 12mg Merlot
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Merlot
Saturated Fat 11.651g Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.