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Tuna salad vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna salad and merlot

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron in tuna salad is higher than in merlot.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily selenium needs 75% more than merlot.
  • Merlot contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Merlot
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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 +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1218.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +673.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +230%

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.
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Merlot
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2891.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Merlot
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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 +22814.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.9%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +408.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Merlot DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 0.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.224mg 40%
Protein 16.04g 0.07g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 27%
Phosphorus 178mg 23mg 22%
Sodium 402mg 4mg 17%
Copper 0.145mg 0.011mg 15%
Fats 9.26g 0g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 7%
Iron 1mg 0.46mg 7%
Calories 187kcal 83kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.03mg 5%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.132mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.031mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.005mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 127mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.057mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Carbs 9.41g 2.51g 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.