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Merlot vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Merlot and Red Wine different?

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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
    0
    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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~8mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~127mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.46mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.011mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~4mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.132mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

    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
    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%
    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% 0.12% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.03mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.057mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~1µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Merlot
    Merlot
    1
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    3% 86% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.61 g
    Water: 86.49 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    ~equal in Protein ~0.07g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Carbs ~2.61g
    ~equal in Water ~86.49g
    ~equal in Other ~10.83g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Merlot Red Wine Opinion
    Calories 83kcal 85kcal Red Wine
    Protein 0.07g 0.07g
    Net carbs 2.51g 2.61g Red Wine
    Carbs 2.51g 2.61g Red Wine
    Magnesium 12mg 12mg
    Calcium 8mg 8mg
    Potassium 127mg 127mg
    Iron 0.46mg 0.46mg
    Sugar 0.62g 0.62g
    Copper 0.011mg 0.011mg
    Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg
    Phosphorus 23mg 23mg
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Vitamin A 2IU Red Wine
    Manganese 0.132mg 0.132mg
    Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.031mg
    Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.224mg
    Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.03mg
    Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.057mg
    Vitamin K 0.4µg Red Wine
    Folate 1µg 1µg
    Choline 5.7mg Red Wine

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Merlot Red Wine
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    3%
    Red Wine
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Merlot
    8%
    Red Wine

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Red Wine
    Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Red Wine
    Red Wine is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Red Wine
    Red Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
    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 - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.62 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.