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Merlot vs. Whiskey sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Merlot and Whiskey sour?

  • Merlot is richer in Manganese, yet Whiskey sour is richer in Calcium, and Copper.
  • Whiskey sour's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% higher.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

We used Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 14% 82% 1.7% 15% 43% 3.8% 5.6% 36% 0% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +568.4%
Contains more IronIron +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg

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
4
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 9% 1.8% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
97%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 97.3 g
Water: 0.6 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +14331.7%
Contains more OtherOther +673.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +757.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3776.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Whiskey sour Opinion
Calories 83kcal 383kcal Whiskey sour
Protein 0.07g 0.6g Whiskey sour
Fats 0g 0.1g Whiskey sour
Vitamin C 0mg 2.7mg Whiskey sour
Net carbs 2.51g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Carbs 2.51g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Whiskey sour
Calcium 8mg 272mg Whiskey sour
Potassium 127mg 19mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.39mg Merlot
Sugar 0.62g 97.3g Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.13mg Whiskey sour
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg
Phosphorus 23mg 13mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 274mg Merlot
Vitamin A 30IU Whiskey sour
Vitamin A 2µg Whiskey sour
Manganese 0.132mg 0mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.06mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Whiskey sour
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.019g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Whiskey sour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g Whiskey sour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Merlot Whiskey sour
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
1%
Whiskey sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
20%
Whiskey sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 - 96.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whiskey sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173163/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.