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Whisky vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whisky and Merlot

  • Whisky contains less Iron, and Manganese than Merlot.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 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.
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
8
Merlot
Merlot
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +12600%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
5
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Whisky
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% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Other +232.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2410%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 Other +232.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2410%
Contains more Water +35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Carbs 0.1g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 250kcal 83kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 0.62g Whisky
Calcium 0mg 8mg Merlot
Iron 0.02mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 3mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 1mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 0mg 4mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0.014mg 0.011mg Whisky
Manganese 0.008mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.005mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky Merlot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Whisky
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.