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Merlot vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Merlot and Veal

  • Merlot has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron.
  • Veal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 53% more than Merlot.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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
2
:
8
Veal
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +843.5%
Contains more Potassium +165.4%
Contains more Zinc +2664.3%
Contains more Copper +836.4%
Contains more Selenium +6750%
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.1%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +843.5%
Contains more Potassium +165.4%
Contains more Zinc +2664.3%
Contains more Copper +836.4%
Contains more Selenium +6750%

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
:
11
Veal
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +771%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3484.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +771%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3484.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
3
:
2
Veal
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Other +733.1%
Contains more Protein +34728.6%
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
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Other +733.1%
Contains more Protein +34728.6%
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 Veal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Veal Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 24.38g Veal
Fats 0g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 2.51g 0g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 172kcal Veal
Sugar 0.62g 0g Veal
Calcium 8mg 17mg Veal
Iron 0.46mg 0.99mg Veal
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 23mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 127mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 4mg 83mg Merlot
Zinc 0.14mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.011mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.132mg 0.035mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 13.7µg Veal
Vitamin E 0.15mg Veal
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 1µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 3.04g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.