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Merlot vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Merlot and Minestrone

  • Minestrone's daily need coverage for Sodium is 11% more.
  • Merlot contains 4 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. Merlot contains 12mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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.
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 23
Equal in Potassium - 130
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Zinc +121.4%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 23
Equal in Potassium - 130

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +802.5%
Contains more Protein +2428.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Equal in Water - 91.33
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Other +802.5%
Contains more Protein +2428.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Equal in Water - 91.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 0.07g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 2.51g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 83kcal 34kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g Minestrone
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 8mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.46mg 0.38mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 3mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 23mg
Potassium 127mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 4mg 254mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.011mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.132mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin A 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.018mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.041mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 15µg Minestrone
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.23g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.