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Paprika vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Merlot

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus in Paprika is higher than in Merlot.
  • Paprika covers your daily Iron needs 259% more than Merlot.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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.
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Merlot
Contains more Calcium +2762.5%
Contains more Iron +4495.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1265.2%
Contains more Potassium +1695.3%
Contains more Zinc +2992.9%
Contains more Copper +6381.8%
Contains more Manganese +1104.5%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2762.5%
Contains more Iron +4495.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1265.2%
Contains more Potassium +1695.3%
Contains more Zinc +2992.9%
Contains more Copper +6381.8%
Contains more Manganese +1104.5%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
Paprika
11
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4391.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3656.1%
Contains more Folate +4800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4391.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3656.1%
Contains more Folate +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Merlot
Contains more Protein +20100%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2051%
Contains more Water +670.4%
Contains more Other +39.9%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +20100%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2051%
Contains more Water +670.4%
Contains more Other +39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 2.51g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 0.07g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 2.51g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 83kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.62g Merlot
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 8mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.46mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 12mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 23mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 127mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 4.33mg 0.14mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.011mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.132mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.2µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.005mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.031mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.224mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.03mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.057mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 1µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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 - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.