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Thyme vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Thyme and Merlot

  • Merlot contains less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Thyme.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 212% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Thyme, fresh 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.
Thyme
8
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2
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +4962.5%
Contains more Iron +3693.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.9%
Contains more Potassium +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +4945.5%
Contains more Manganese +1202.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +4962.5%
Contains more Iron +3693.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +360.9%
Contains more Potassium +379.5%
Contains more Zinc +1192.9%
Contains more Copper +4945.5%
Contains more Manganese +1202.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%

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.
Thyme
9
:
0
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +4400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
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 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +4400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Thyme
3
:
2
Merlot
Contains more Protein +7842.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +874.1%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +238.4%
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 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 +7842.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +874.1%
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Other +238.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 2.51g Thyme
Protein 5.56g 0.07g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 2.51g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 83kcal Thyme
Sugar 0.62g Thyme
Fiber 14g 0g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 8mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.46mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 12mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 23mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 127mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.81mg 0.14mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.011mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.132mg Thyme
Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin A 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.005mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.031mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.224mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.03mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.057mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 1µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Thyme 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
93%
Thyme
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.