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Merlot vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Merlot and Nutmeg?

  • Nutmeg is richer than Merlot in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Manganese is 120% more.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this article.

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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
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9
Nutmeg
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +560.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +826.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.6%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +9236.4%
Contains more Manganese +2097%
Contains more Selenium +700%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +560.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +826.1%
Contains more Potassium +175.6%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +9236.4%
Contains more Manganese +2097%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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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10
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Folate +7500%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Folate +7500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
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3
Nutmeg
Contains more Water +1289.9%
Contains more Other +364.8%
Contains more Protein +8242.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1863.7%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1289.9%
Contains more Other +364.8%
Contains more Protein +8242.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1863.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0.07g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 2.51g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 83kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0.62g 2.99g Merlot
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 8mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.46mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 12mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 23mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 127mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 4mg 16mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.011mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.132mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 1µg 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.