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Pudding vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pudding and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B12, copper, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5 than pudding.
  • Pudding's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 13% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of pudding is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Merlot
3
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +909.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1750%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%

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.
Pudding
10
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Merlot
2
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 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +4414.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +682.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1077.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Merlot
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.111mg 0.011mg 11%
Calcium 106mg 8mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.031mg 10%
Phosphorus 87mg 23mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Selenium 3.7µg 0.2µg 6%
Carbs 19.64g 2.51g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.03mg 6%
Protein 3.16g 0.07g 6%
Fats 3.15g 0g 5%
Sodium 98mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.14mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.005mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.057mg 2%
Calories 120kcal 83kcal 2%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.132mg 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.46mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.224mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 150mg 127mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
12%
Pudding
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.