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Merlot vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Merlot and Parsley different?

  • Parsley has more Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 148% higher.

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Parsley, fresh are the varieties used 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
2
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Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +1247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Potassium +336.2%
Contains more Zinc +664.3%
Contains more Copper +1254.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +1247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains more Potassium +336.2%
Contains more Zinc +664.3%
Contains more Copper +1254.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%

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
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11
Parsley
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +15100%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +15100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
1
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Contains more Other +392.3%
Contains more Protein +4142.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Equal in Water - 87.71
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Other +392.3%
Contains more Protein +4142.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Equal in Water - 87.71

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Parsley
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 3.03g Parsley
Protein 0.07g 2.97g Parsley
Fats 0g 0.79g Parsley
Carbs 2.51g 6.33g Parsley
Calories 83kcal 36kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 0.85g Merlot
Fiber 0g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 8mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0.46mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 12mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 23mg 58mg Parsley
Potassium 127mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 4mg 56mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.011mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.132mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Merlot
Vitamin A 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 1µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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 - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.