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Sugar vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar and Red Wine

  • Sugar contains less Manganese, and Iron than Red Wine.
  • Red Wine contains 161 times less Sugar than Sugar. Sugar contains 99.8g of Sugar, while Red Wine contains 0.62g.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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.
Sugar
Sugar
2
:
8
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Red Wine
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 Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6250%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +3200%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
8
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Red Wine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
3
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Carbs +3730.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +432350%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Red Wine
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Carbs +3730.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +432350%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 2.61g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.07g Red Wine
Carbs 99.98g 2.61g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 85kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 0.62g Red Wine
Calcium 1mg 8mg Red Wine
Iron 0.05mg 0.46mg Red Wine
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Red Wine
Phosphorus 0mg 23mg Red Wine
Potassium 2mg 127mg Red Wine
Sodium 1mg 4mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.14mg Red Wine
Copper 0.007mg 0.011mg Red Wine
Manganese 0.004mg 0.132mg Red Wine
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Red Wine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Red Wine
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.031mg Red Wine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg Red Wine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Red Wine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Red Wine
Folate 0µg 1µg Red Wine
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Red Wine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Red Wine
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%
Sugar
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Wine
Red Wine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.