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Nutmeg vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nutmeg and merlot?

  • Nutmeg is richer than merlot in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, zinc, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 120% more.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types in this article.

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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.
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.6%
Contains more IronIron +560.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +9236.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1435.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +826.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2097%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Nutmeg
8
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +7500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8242.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1863.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1289.9%
Contains more OtherOther +364.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Merlot DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.132mg 120%
Saturated fat 25.94g 118%
Copper 1.027mg 0.011mg 113%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Fats 36.31g 0g 56%
Magnesium 183mg 12mg 41%
Iron 3.04mg 0.46mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.005mg 28%
Phosphorus 213mg 23mg 27%
Calories 525kcal 83kcal 22%
Folate 76µg 1µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 8mg 18%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.14mg 18%
Carbs 49.29g 2.51g 16%
Protein 5.84g 0.07g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.057mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.224mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 127mg 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.031mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.62g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Merlot
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
18%
Nutmeg
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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 - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.