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Merlot vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Merlot and Whisky

  • Whisky contains less Iron, and Manganese than Merlot.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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
8
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2
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
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 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%

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
5
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2
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
3
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1
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2410%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Other +232.4%
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2410%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Other +232.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 0.1g Merlot
Protein 0.07g 0g Merlot
Carbs 2.51g 0.1g Merlot
Calories 83kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.62g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 8mg 0mg Merlot
Iron 0.46mg 0.02mg Merlot
Magnesium 12mg 0mg Merlot
Phosphorus 23mg 3mg Merlot
Potassium 127mg 1mg Merlot
Sodium 4mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.14mg 0.02mg Merlot
Copper 0.011mg 0.014mg Whisky
Manganese 0.132mg 0.008mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.001mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.05mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0mg Merlot
Folate 1µg 0µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Merlot Whisky
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.