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SlimFast shake vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between SlimFast shake and Merlot?

  • Merlot has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Folate than SlimFast shake.
  • SlimFast shake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 25% higher.

We used Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types in this comparison.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Merlot
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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 +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +108.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +491.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Merlot
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Merlot
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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 +9314.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.3%
Contains more OtherOther +702.2%
~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.
SlimFast shake Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Merlot Opinion
Calories 58kcal 83kcal Merlot
Protein 6.59g 0.07g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 0g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 2.51g Merlot
Carbs 0.85g 2.51g Merlot
Cholesterol 4mg Merlot
Vitamin D 45IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 12mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 130mg 8mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 179mg 127mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.46mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 0.62g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0.011mg SlimFast shake
Zinc 0.85mg 0.14mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 23mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 4mg Merlot
Vitamin A 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 4.5µg 0.2µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.005mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.031mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0.224mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0.03mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.057mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 1µg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 0.45g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake 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
46%
SlimFast shake
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.