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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
8
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1218.2%
Contains more Selenium +20500%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1218.2%
Contains more Selenium +20500%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
9
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2891.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Merlot
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 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2891.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +22814.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +274.9%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +408.5%
Tuna salad
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
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 +22814.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +274.9%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 2.51g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 0.07g Tuna salad
Fats 9.26g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 2.51g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 83kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 0.62g Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 8mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 0.46mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 23mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 127mg Tuna salad
Sodium 402mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.011mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 41.2µg 0.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.005mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.224mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.03mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.057mg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 1µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 1.544g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
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 contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.