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Rockstar energy drink vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rockstar energy drink and Merlot

  • Rockstar energy drink has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Merlot has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Rockstar energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 157% higher.
  • Merlot contains 139 times less Vitamin B5 than Rockstar energy drink. Rockstar energy drink contains 4.167mg of Vitamin B5, while Merlot contains 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR 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% 0.3% 0.53% 1.9% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Merlot
10
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2016.7%
Contains more IronIron +820%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 369% 184% 250% 312% 471% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +5061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13790%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 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
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406%
~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.
Rockstar energy drink Merlot
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockstar energy drink Merlot Opinion
Calories 58kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 0.34g 0.07g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0.22g 0g Rockstar energy drink
Net carbs 12.7g 2.51g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 12.7g 2.51g Rockstar energy drink
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Calcium 1mg 8mg Merlot
Potassium 6mg 127mg Merlot
Iron 0.05mg 0.46mg Merlot
Sugar 12.26g 0.62g Merlot
Copper 0mg 0.011mg Merlot
Zinc 0.05mg 0.14mg Merlot
Phosphorus 0mg 23mg Merlot
Sodium 16mg 4mg Merlot
Manganese 0mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.031mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 9.82mg 0.224mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 4.167mg 0.03mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 1.353mg 0.057mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B12 3.77µg 0µg Rockstar energy drink
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot
Choline 0.3mg Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 3.59g Rockstar energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockstar energy drink 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
122%
Rockstar energy drink
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rockstar energy drink
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink 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 - 11.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals

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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/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.