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Flax vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Merlot

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Merlot.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 137% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
9
:
1
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +1145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.3%
Contains more Potassium +540.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +10990.9%
Contains more Manganese +1780.3%
Contains more Selenium +12600%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +1145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.3%
Contains more Potassium +540.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +10990.9%
Contains more Manganese +1780.3%
Contains more Selenium +12600%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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.
Flax
11
:
0
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.8%
Contains more Folate +8600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 +32780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.8%
Contains more Folate +8600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
:
2
Merlot
Contains more Protein +26028.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1050.6%
Contains more Water +1144.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +26028.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1050.6%
Contains more Water +1144.1%
Contains more Other +191.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 18.29g 0.07g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 2.51g Flax
Calories 534kcal 83kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 8mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.46mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 12mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 23mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 127mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 4.34mg 0.14mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.011mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.132mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 0.2µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.005mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.031mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.224mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.03mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.057mg Flax
Folate 87µg 1µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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 - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.