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Merlot vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between merlot and parsnip

  • The amount of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus in parsnip is higher than in merlot.
  • Parsnip covers your daily fiber needs 20% more than merlot.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Parsnips, 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
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +990.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more OtherOther +1005.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1614.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.7%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Parsnip DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.56mg 19%
Folate 1µg 67µg 17%
Copper 0.011mg 0.12mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.6mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Phosphorus 23mg 71mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 127mg 375mg 7%
Carbs 2.51g 17.99g 5%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.59mg 4%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 36mg 3%
Protein 0.07g 1.2g 2%
Iron 0.46mg 0.59mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.05mg 1%
Calories 83kcal 75kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 4mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip 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 - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.