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Merlot vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Merlot and Rum

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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
    8
    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%
    Rum
    Rum
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6250%
    Contains more IronIron +283.3%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +354.5%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

    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
    5
    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%
    Rum
    Rum
    1
    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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Choline ~0mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Merlot
    3
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    Rum
    Rum
    1
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more WaterWater +30%
    Contains more OtherOther +208.4%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Merlot Rum Opinion
    Calories 83kcal 231kcal Rum
    Protein 0.07g 0g Merlot
    Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
    Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
    Magnesium 12mg 0mg Merlot
    Calcium 8mg 0mg Merlot
    Potassium 127mg 2mg Merlot
    Iron 0.46mg 0.12mg Merlot
    Sugar 0.62g 0g Rum
    Copper 0.011mg 0.05mg Rum
    Zinc 0.14mg 0.07mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 23mg 5mg Merlot
    Sodium 4mg 1mg Rum
    Manganese 0.132mg 0.018mg Merlot
    Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.008mg Rum
    Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
    Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
    Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Merlot Rum
    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
    0%
    Rum
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Merlot
    3%
    Rum

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Rum
    Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Rum
    Rum is cheaper (difference - $2)
    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 is richer in minerals?
    Merlot
    Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.