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Merlot vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are merlot and sockeye salmon different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher than merlot in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, and copper.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than merlot.
  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index (15) than sockeye salmon (0).

Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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
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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.3%
Contains more IronIron +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +590.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1226.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17650%

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
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +693.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1646.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37728.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 0.2µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 10.123mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.827mg 59%
Protein 0.07g 26.48g 53%
Phosphorus 23mg 305mg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.274mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.246mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.157mg 13%
Potassium 127mg 436mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 9%
Fats 0g 5.57g 9%
Copper 0.011mg 0.076mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 36mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 5%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.013mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4%
Calories 83kcal 156kcal 4%
Sodium 4mg 92mg 4%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.55mg 4%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Iron 0.46mg 0.52mg 1%
Carbs 2.51g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $11)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.