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Merlot vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between merlot and poppy seed

  • Merlot has less manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 286% more than merlot.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2791.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +466.1%
Contains more IronIron +2021.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14690.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +5542.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3682.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4981.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +8100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1355.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25600%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1020.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.132mg 6.707mg 286%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.011mg 1.627mg 180%
Calcium 8mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 23mg 870mg 121%
Iron 0.46mg 9.76mg 116%
Magnesium 12mg 347mg 80%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Zinc 0.14mg 7.9mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.854mg 71%
Fats 0g 41.56g 64%
Protein 0.07g 17.99g 36%
Selenium 0.2µg 13.5µg 24%
Calories 83kcal 525kcal 22%
Saturated fat 4.517g 21%
Folate 1µg 82µg 20%
Potassium 127mg 719mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.247mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Carbs 2.51g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.324mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.896mg 4%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed 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 - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.