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Red Wine vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are red Wine and merlot different?

  • Merlot has a higher glycemic index (15) than red Wine (0).

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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 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Merlot
0
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Potassium ~127mg
~equal in Iron ~0.46mg
~equal in Copper ~0.011mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.132mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

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% 0.12% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.224mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.057mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Merlot
1
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
~equal in Protein ~0.07g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~2.51g
~equal in Water ~86.59g
~equal in Other ~10.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Wine Merlot Opinion
Calories 85kcal 83kcal Red Wine
Protein 0.07g 0.07g
Net carbs 2.61g 2.51g Red Wine
Carbs 2.61g 2.51g Red Wine
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 127mg 127mg
Iron 0.46mg 0.46mg
Sugar 0.62g 0.62g
Copper 0.011mg 0.011mg
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg
Phosphorus 23mg 23mg
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 2IU Red Wine
Manganese 0.132mg 0.132mg
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.031mg
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.224mg
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.057mg
Vitamin K 0.4µg Red Wine
Folate 1µg 1µg
Choline 5.7mg Red Wine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Wine Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Red Wine
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Red Wine
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Wine
Red Wine is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.62 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.