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Tart vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tart and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium than tart.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% higher.
  • Merlot contains 100 times less folate than tart. Tart contains 100µg of folate, while merlot contains 1µg.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Merlot
3
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 +450%
Contains more IronIron +643.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
Tart
10
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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Merlot
1
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 B1Vitamin B1 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1671%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
3
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Merlot
2
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 +5600%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2959.8%
Contains more WaterWater +619.2%
Contains more OtherOther +817.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.031mg 40%
Iron 3.42mg 0.46mg 37%
Vitamin A 285µg 32%
Folate 100µg 1µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.057mg 25%
Carbs 76.8g 2.51g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.005mg 23%
Selenium 12.9µg 0.2µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.224mg 22%
Sodium 361mg 4mg 16%
Calories 372kcal 83kcal 14%
Phosphorus 93mg 23mg 10%
Fats 5.99g 0g 9%
Magnesium 44mg 12mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 8%
Protein 3.99g 0.07g 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.011mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.393g 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.132mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 6%
Calcium 44mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Potassium 66mg 127mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.