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Merlot vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and tamarind

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, and calcium than tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 35% higher.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +394.5%
Contains more IronIron +508.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +765.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +175.8%
Contains more OtherOther +301.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2390%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.428mg 35%
Iron 0.46mg 2.8mg 29%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Carbs 2.51g 62.5g 20%
Magnesium 12mg 92mg 19%
Potassium 127mg 628mg 15%
Phosphorus 23mg 113mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1.938mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.152mg 9%
Calories 83kcal 239kcal 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.086mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 74mg 7%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Protein 0.07g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.143mg 2%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.066mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 28mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.6g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 38.8g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Merlot Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 38.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.