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Merlot vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between merlot and pecan pie?

  • Pecan pie is richer than merlot in manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for manganese is 25% more.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of merlot is lower.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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
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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +221.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1818.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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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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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1496.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +344.1%
Contains more OtherOther +802.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1979.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Pecan pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 38%
Fats 0g 22.2g 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 28%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.712mg 25%
Copper 0.011mg 0.211mg 22%
Selenium 0.2µg 12µg 21%
Saturated fat 3.989g 18%
Carbs 2.51g 52.2g 17%
Calories 83kcal 412kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.188mg 15%
Iron 0.46mg 1.48mg 13%
Sodium 4mg 262mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.18mg 11%
Protein 0.07g 4.9g 10%
Phosphorus 23mg 94mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.479mg 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Folate 1µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.847mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 52.2g N/A
Potassium 127mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.