Tomato sauce vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato sauce and merlot different?
- Tomato sauce has more copper, vitamin C, iron, fiber, and vitamin B5 than merlot.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tomato sauce is 12% higher.
- Merlot has less sugar.
- Merlot has a lower glycemic index (15) than tomato sauce (31).
Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +945.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +342.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +930% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
0.07 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
2.51 g
Water:
86.59 g
Other:
10.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1614.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +467% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.46mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 127mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 83kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 2.51g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)