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White bread vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and fiber than white bread.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +684.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +818.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +683.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +12542.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1868.9%
Contains more WaterWater +137.8%
Contains more OtherOther +447%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.005mg 44%
Selenium 22µg 0.2µg 40%
Iron 3.61mg 0.46mg 39%
Folate 111µg 1µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.224mg 28%
Sodium 490mg 4mg 21%
Protein 8.85g 0.07g 18%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.132mg 18%
Carbs 49.42g 2.51g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.031mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 144mg 8mg 14%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 23mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.03mg 10%
Copper 0.101mg 0.011mg 10%
Calories 266kcal 83kcal 9%
Fats 3.33g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.14mg 5%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.057mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 2.51g N/A
Potassium 126mg 127mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 0.62g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.