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Merlot vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Merlot and Swordfish

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium in Swordfish is higher than in Merlot.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Selenium 124% more than Merlot.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +915.4%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1221.7%
Contains more Potassium +292.9%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +34150%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +915.4%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1221.7%
Contains more Potassium +292.9%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +34150%
Equal in Iron - 0.45

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +2908.3%
Contains more Protein +33400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +2908.3%
Contains more Protein +33400%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Sugar 0.62g 0g Swordfish
Calcium 8mg 6mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.45mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 23mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 127mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 4mg 97mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.011mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.132mg 0.013mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 1µg 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg Merlot
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Merlot
Saturated Fat 1.911g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Swordfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.