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Merlot vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6 in liver is higher than in merlot.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than merlot.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +3795.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5663.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +947.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33650%

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%
Liver
9
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6983.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +622%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37071.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 601%
Iron 0.46mg 17.92mg 218%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 2.196mg 167%
Selenium 0.2µg 67.5µg 122%
Cholesterol 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 4.774mg 95%
Copper 0.011mg 0.634mg 69%
Zinc 0.14mg 6.72mg 60%
Protein 0.07g 26.02g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 8.435mg 51%
Folate 1µg 163µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.57mg 39%
Phosphorus 23mg 241mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.258mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 7%
Fats 0g 4.4g 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.3mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.41g 6%
Calories 83kcal 165kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2%
Sodium 4mg 49mg 2%
Potassium 127mg 150mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 3.76g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 3.76g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.