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Pistachio vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Merlot

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc in Pistachio is higher than in Merlot.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 143% more than Merlot.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
10
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Iron +752.2%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +11718.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +3400%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1212.5%
Contains more Iron +752.2%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +707.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +11718.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +3400%

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
10
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2882.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Merlot
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2882.5%
Contains more Folate +5000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +28700%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +982.5%
Contains more Water +1881.5%
Contains more Other +263.4%
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +28700%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +982.5%
Contains more Water +1881.5%
Contains more Other +263.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 2.51g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 0.07g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 2.51g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 83kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 8mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.46mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 12mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 23mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 127mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.14mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.011mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.132mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.2µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.005mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.031mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.224mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.057mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 1µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Merlot
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
71%
Pistachio
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
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 - 5.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.