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Merlot vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between merlot and snickers

  • Merlot contains less calcium and fiber than snickers.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more IronIron +47.8%

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
6
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +1837.1%
Contains more OtherOther +652.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9700%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2404%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Snickers DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.703g 58%
Fats 0g 24.38g 38%
Carbs 2.51g 62.85g 20%
Calories 83kcal 488kcal 20%
Protein 0.07g 6.86g 14%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Calcium 8mg 90mg 8%
Sodium 4mg 189mg 8%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Potassium 127mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 4%
Phosphorus 23mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Iron 0.46mg 0.68mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 60.95g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 46.54g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.394g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.