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Merlot vs. Rose wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Merlot and Rose wine

    Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Alcoholic beverages, wine, rose.

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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
    7
    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 7.1% 3% 5.2% 7.5% 1.7% 3% 7.7% 0.65% 17% 1.1%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.3%
    Contains more IronIron +130%
    Contains more CopperCopper +120%
    Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.131mg
    ~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
    3
    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% 0% 0% 5% 3.5% 1.7% 8.9% 8.5% 1.3% 0% 0.75% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +393.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~1µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    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
    4% 86% 9%
    Protein: 0.36 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.8 g
    Water: 86.4 g
    Other: 9.44 g
    Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +414.3%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~86.4g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Merlot Rose wine Opinion
    Calories 83kcal 83kcal
    Protein 0.07g 0.36g Rose wine
    Net carbs 2.51g 3.8g Rose wine
    Carbs 2.51g 3.8g Rose wine
    Magnesium 12mg 10mg Merlot
    Calcium 8mg 10mg Rose wine
    Potassium 127mg 59mg Merlot
    Iron 0.46mg 0.2mg Merlot
    Sugar 0.62g 3.8g Merlot
    Copper 0.011mg 0.005mg Merlot
    Zinc 0.14mg 0.11mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 23mg 18mg Merlot
    Sodium 4mg 5mg Merlot
    Manganese 0.132mg 0.131mg Merlot
    Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.02mg Rose wine
    Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.09mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.148mg Rose wine
    Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.037mg Merlot
    Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Rose wine
    Folate 1µg 1µg
    Fructose 2.1g Rose wine

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Merlot Rose wine
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Rose wine
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Merlot
    5%
    Rose wine

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Rose wine
    Rose wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Rose wine
    Rose wine is cheaper (difference - $2)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Rose wine
    Rose 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 Sugar?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Merlot
    Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    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. Rose wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171908/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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