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Merlot vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between merlot and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, copper, folate, and vitamin C in tarragon is higher than in merlot.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 398% more than merlot.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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
1
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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2791.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2278%
Contains more IronIron +6921.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6054.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5935.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%

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
1
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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +27300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1018.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1900.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Merlot Tarragon
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 Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.46mg 32.3mg 398%
Manganese 0.132mg 7.967mg 341%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 2.41mg 181%
Calcium 8mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 1.339mg 101%
Potassium 127mg 3020mg 85%
Magnesium 12mg 347mg 80%
Copper 0.011mg 0.677mg 74%
Folate 1µg 274µg 68%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 8.95mg 55%
Protein 0.07g 22.77g 45%
Phosphorus 23mg 313mg 41%
Zinc 0.14mg 3.9mg 34%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 210µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.251mg 21%
Carbs 2.51g 50.22g 16%
Fats 0g 7.24g 11%
Calories 83kcal 295kcal 11%
Saturated fat 1.881g 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 4.4µg 8%
Sodium 4mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 2.51g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Tarragon
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
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.