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Wine vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wine and Merlot?

    We used Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, all and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types in this comparison.

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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.
    Wine
    Wine
    0
    :
    8
    Merlot
    Merlot
    Contains more Iron +24.3%
    Contains more Phosphorus +15%
    Contains more Potassium +28.3%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +57.1%
    Equal in Calcium - 8
    Equal in Magnesium - 12
    Equal in Zinc - 0.14
    Equal in Manganese - 0.132
    Equal in Selenium - 0.2
    Wine
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 14% 8% 9% 9% 1% 4% 3% 17% 2%
    Merlot
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
    Contains more Iron +24.3%
    Contains more Phosphorus +15%
    Contains more Potassium +28.3%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +57.1%
    Equal in Calcium - 8
    Equal in Magnesium - 12
    Equal in Zinc - 0.14
    Equal in Manganese - 0.132
    Equal in Selenium - 0.2

    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.
    Wine
    Wine
    5
    :
    3
    Merlot
    Merlot
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057
    Equal in Folate - 1
    Wine
    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% 6% 4% 3% 13% 1% 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 B5 +23.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.005
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057
    Equal in Folate - 1

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Wine
    Wine
    1
    :
    2
    Merlot
    Merlot
    Equal in Protein - 0.07
    Equal in Carbs - 2.51
    Equal in Water - 86.59
    Equal in Other - 10.83
    Wine
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.72 g
    Water: 86.58 g
    Other: 10.63 g
    Merlot
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    Equal in Protein - 0.07
    Equal in Carbs - 2.51
    Equal in Water - 86.59
    Equal in Other - 10.83

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Wine Merlot
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium 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 Wine Merlot Opinion
    Net carbs 2.72g 2.51g Wine
    Protein 0.07g 0.07g
    Carbs 2.72g 2.51g Wine
    Calories 83kcal 83kcal
    Sugar 0.79g 0.62g Merlot
    Calcium 8mg 8mg
    Iron 0.37mg 0.46mg Merlot
    Magnesium 11mg 12mg Merlot
    Phosphorus 20mg 23mg Merlot
    Potassium 99mg 127mg Merlot
    Sodium 5mg 4mg Merlot
    Zinc 0.13mg 0.14mg Merlot
    Copper 0.007mg 0.011mg Merlot
    Manganese 0.124mg 0.132mg Merlot
    Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.031mg Merlot
    Vitamin B3 0.166mg 0.224mg Merlot
    Vitamin B5 0.037mg 0.03mg Wine
    Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.057mg Merlot
    Folate 1µg 1µg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Wine Merlot
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    2%
    Wine
    2%
    Merlot
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Wine
    8%
    Merlot

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Wine
    Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Wine
    Wine is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Merlot
    Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    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?
    ?
    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. Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173185/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.