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Merlot vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and pear

  • Merlot contains less fiber and copper than pear.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for pear is 12% higher.
  • Merlot is lower in sugar.
  • Pear has a higher glycemic index than merlot.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Pears, 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
6
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%
Pear
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +155.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +645.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Potassium ~116mg

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
3
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%
Pear
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Pear
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more OtherOther +3393.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +414.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +506.8%
~equal in Water ~83.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Pear DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Fructose 6.42g 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.082mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg 5%
Carbs 2.51g 15.23g 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Iron 0.46mg 0.18mg 4%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.048mg 4%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.029mg 2%
Phosphorus 23mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Protein 0.07g 0.36g 1%
Calories 83kcal 57kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.012mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 7mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.14g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 12.13g N/A
Calcium 8mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 127mg 116mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 9.75g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.161mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.049mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.022g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.084g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Pear
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
4%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pear
Pear 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 - 9.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.