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Merlot vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and agave nectar

  • Merlot has more manganese; however, agave nectar has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for agave nectar is 19% higher.
  • Agave nectar has 32 times less potassium than merlot. Merlot has 127mg of potassium, while agave nectar has 4mg.
  • Merlot is lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3075%
Contains more IronIron +411.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2540%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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
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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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more WaterWater +277.5%
Contains more OtherOther +7120%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2942.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Carbs 2.51g 76.37g 25%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.234mg 14%
Calories 83kcal 310kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.165mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.122mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Folate 1µg 30µg 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.005mg 6%
Iron 0.46mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 127mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.689mg 3%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.7µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 1mg 3%
Phosphorus 23mg 1mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1mg 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.45g 1%
Protein 0.07g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 68.03g N/A
Copper 0.011mg 0.009mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

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 - 67.41g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.