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Potato bread vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato bread and merlot

  • The amount of phosphorus, folate, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 in potato bread is higher than in merlot.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 49% more than merlot.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Merlot
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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 +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.4%
Contains more IronIron +389.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +754.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +928.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1504.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Merlot
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +458%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Merlot
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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 +17757.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1775.3%
Contains more WaterWater +158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +188.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Merlot DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 23mg 49%
Folate 126µg 1µg 31%
Protein 12.5g 0.07g 25%
Fiber 6.3g 0g 25%
Iron 2.25mg 0.46mg 22%
Calcium 188mg 8mg 18%
Selenium 9.5µg 0.2µg 17%
Potassium 718mg 127mg 17%
Sodium 375mg 4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.03mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.005mg 15%
Carbs 47.07g 2.51g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.057mg 13%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.14mg 12%
Copper 0.094mg 0.011mg 9%
Calories 266kcal 83kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 0.224mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.031mg 6%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.132mg 5%
Fats 3.13g 0g 5%
Magnesium 28mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 2.51g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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 - 8.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.