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Liver vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between liver and merlot

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6 in liver is higher than in merlot.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 778% more than merlot.
  • Liver contains 338 times more selenium than merlot. While liver contains 67.5µg of selenium, merlot contains only 0.2µg.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liver is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Liver
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +3795.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5663.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +947.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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.
Liver
9
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Merlot
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 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 +5060%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6983.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +37071.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +622%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg 778%
Vitamin A 5405µg 601%
Iron 17.92mg 0.46mg 218%
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.031mg 167%
Selenium 67.5µg 0.2µg 122%
Cholesterol 355mg 118%
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.03mg 95%
Copper 0.634mg 0.011mg 69%
Zinc 6.72mg 0.14mg 60%
Protein 26.02g 0.07g 52%
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.224mg 51%
Folate 163µg 1µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.057mg 39%
Phosphorus 241mg 23mg 31%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.005mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 7%
Fats 4.4g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.132mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.41g 6%
Calories 165kcal 83kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2%
Sodium 49mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 150mg 127mg 1%
Carbs 3.76g 2.51g 0%
Net carbs 3.76g 2.51g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
422%
Liver
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.