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Merlot vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and zinc in pistachios is higher than in merlot.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 143% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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
0
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +707.1%
Contains more IronIron +752.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11718.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2030.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2882.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +5000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1881.5%
Contains more OtherOther +263.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28700%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +982.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.011mg 1.3mg 143%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 1.7mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.87mg 72%
Fats 0g 45.32g 70%
Phosphorus 23mg 490mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.132mg 1.2mg 46%
Iron 0.46mg 3.92mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 0.07g 20.16g 40%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Potassium 127mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 12mg 121mg 26%
Calories 83kcal 560kcal 24%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.2mg 19%
Folate 1µg 51µg 13%
Selenium 0.2µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.16mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.52mg 10%
Calcium 8mg 105mg 10%
Carbs 2.51g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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 - 7.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.