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Riesling vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Riesling and Merlot

    Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Riesling 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Merlot
    9
    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 less SodiumSodium -100%

    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Merlot
    6
    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%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    4% 87% 10%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 3.74 g
    Water: 86.56 g
    Other: 9.63 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 CarbsCarbs +49%
    Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
    ~equal in Protein ~0.07g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~86.59g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Riesling Merlot Opinion
    Calories 80kcal 83kcal Merlot
    Protein 0.07g 0.07g
    Net carbs 3.74g 2.51g Riesling
    Carbs 3.74g 2.51g Riesling
    Magnesium 12mg Merlot
    Calcium 8mg Merlot
    Potassium 127mg Merlot
    Iron 0.46mg Merlot
    Sugar 0.62g Riesling
    Copper 0.011mg Merlot
    Zinc 0.14mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 23mg Merlot
    Sodium 4mg Riesling
    Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
    Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg Merlot
    Vitamin B2 0.031mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0.224mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
    Vitamin B6 0.057mg Merlot
    Folate 1µg Merlot

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Riesling 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
    0%
    Riesling
    2%
    Merlot
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    0%
    Riesling
    8%
    Merlot

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Riesling
    Riesling contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Riesling
    Riesling is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Riesling
    Riesling is cheaper (difference - $2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Merlot
    Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Merlot
    Merlot is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

    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. Riesling - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173200/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.