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Salsa vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsa and Merlot

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3 in Salsa is higher than in Merlot.
  • Salsa covers your daily Iron needs 22% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
Salsa
8
:
2
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +387%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +772.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +387%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +772.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Salsa
6
:
2
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.4%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.4%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
4
:
1
Merlot
Contains more Protein +2042.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +178.9%
Contains more Other +576.9%
Equal in Water - 86.59
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Protein +2042.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +178.9%
Contains more Other +576.9%
Equal in Water - 86.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 2.51g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 0.07g Salsa
Fats 0.2g 0g Salsa
Carbs 7g 2.51g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 0.62g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 8mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg 0.46mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 23mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 127mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.17mg 0.14mg Salsa
Copper 0.096mg 0.011mg Salsa
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Salsa
Vitamin A 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Salsa
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.224mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.057mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 1µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Salsa
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
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 - 0.029g)

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. 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.