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Merlot vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and meatball

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B3 than meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 78% higher.
  • Merlot is lower in sodium.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index than meatball.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Meatballs, meatless.

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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
2
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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +369.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +6318.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1395.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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
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 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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1016.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Meatball
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 Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.938mg 78%
Copper 0.011mg 0.706mg 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 23mg 344mg 46%
Protein 0.07g 21g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 31%
Sodium 4mg 550mg 24%
Iron 0.46mg 2.16mg 21%
Folate 1µg 78µg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.8mg 15%
Fats 0g 9g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.213mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 2.5mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.5mg 9%
Calories 83kcal 197kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.425g 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 5%
Potassium 127mg 180mg 2%
Carbs 2.51g 8g 2%
Calcium 8mg 25mg 2%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.