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Vodka vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vodka and merlot

  • The amount of manganese and iron in merlot is higher than in vodka.
  • Vodka has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vodka is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof 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.
Vodka
Vodka
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Merlot
Merlot
8
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 less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12600%
Contains more IronIron +4500%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.011mg

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.
Vodka
Vodka
0
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% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Merlot
Merlot
5
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 B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.005mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vodka Merlot DV% diff.
Calories 231kcal 83kcal 7%
Iron 0.01mg 0.46mg 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.132mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg 4%
Potassium 1mg 127mg 4%
Phosphorus 5mg 23mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.224mg 1%
Zinc 0mg 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 0mg 8mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Protein 0g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Copper 0.01mg 0.011mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vodka
Vodka
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Merlot
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more OtherOther +208.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
~equal in Fats ~0g

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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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.