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Merlot vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Merlot and Powerade

  • Merlot has more Manganese, while Powerade has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Powerade covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11765% more than Merlot.
  • The amount of Sugar in Merlot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink.

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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
Merlot
10
:
0
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +411.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +605.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Powerade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +411.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2200%
Contains more Potassium +605.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Merlot
3
:
8
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Powerade
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
Merlot
2
:
3
Powerade
Powerade
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +5315%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +212.4%
Equal in Water - 91.91
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Powerade
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +5315%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +212.4%
Equal in Water - 91.91

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Powerade Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 7.84g Powerade
Protein 0.07g 0g Merlot
Fats 0g 0.05g Powerade
Carbs 2.51g 7.84g Powerade
Calories 83kcal 32kcal Merlot
Fructose 3.22g Powerade
Sugar 0.62g 6.11g Merlot
Calcium 8mg 1mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.09mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 1mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 18mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 42mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg 0mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.011mg Powerade
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.565mg Powerade
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 153mg Powerade
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Powerade
Saturated Fat 0.008g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Powerade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Powerade
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2954%
Powerade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Powerade

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powerade
Powerade is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powerade
Powerade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.