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Rum vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rum and Merlot

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
    Rum
    2
    :
    8
    Merlot
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +354.5%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +283.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +360%
    Contains more Potassium +6250%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Manganese +633.3%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
    Contains less Sodium -75%
    Contains more Copper +354.5%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Iron +283.3%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +360%
    Contains more Potassium +6250%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Manganese +633.3%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%

    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.
    Rum
    5
    :
    5
    Merlot
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Rum
    1
    :
    3
    Merlot
    Contains more Other +208.4%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +30%
    67% 33%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 66.6 g
    Other: 33.4 g
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    Contains more Other +208.4%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Water +30%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Rum Merlot Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
    Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
    Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
    Calories 231kcal 83kcal Rum
    Sugar 0g 0.62g Rum
    Calcium 0mg 8mg Merlot
    Iron 0.12mg 0.46mg Merlot
    Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 5mg 23mg Merlot
    Potassium 2mg 127mg Merlot
    Sodium 1mg 4mg Rum
    Zinc 0.07mg 0.14mg Merlot
    Copper 0.05mg 0.011mg Rum
    Manganese 0.018mg 0.132mg Merlot
    Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
    Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg Rum
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Merlot
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
    Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Rum
    Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Rum
    Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Rum
    Rum is cheaper (difference - $2)
    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 is richer in minerals?
    Merlot
    Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.