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Merlot vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between merlot and molasses?

  • Merlot has less manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 than molasses.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 61% higher.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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
1
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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1052.8%
Contains more IronIron +926.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4327.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1059.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8800%

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
2
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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1075.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +295.9%
Contains more OtherOther +228.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2877.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Molasses
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.132mg 1.53mg 61%
Magnesium 12mg 242mg 55%
Iron 0.46mg 4.72mg 53%
Copper 0.011mg 0.487mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.67mg 47%
Potassium 127mg 1464mg 39%
Selenium 0.2µg 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 2.51g 74.73g 24%
Calcium 8mg 205mg 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.804mg 15%
Calories 83kcal 290kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.002mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 23mg 31mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.29mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 37mg 1%
Protein 0.07g 0g 0%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 74.72g N/A
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 74.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.