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Elderberry vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elderberry and Melon

  • Melon contains less Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Elderberry.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Fiber is 24% higher.
  • Melon contains 8 times less Phosphorus than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 39mg of Phosphorus, while Melon contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, raw and Melons, casaba, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +370.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +680%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +179.6%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Water +15.1%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +179.6%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Water +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Melon Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 5.68g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.5g 0.1g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 6.58g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 28kcal Elderberry
Sugar 5.69g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 0.9g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 11mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.34mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 39mg 5mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 182mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 9mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 36mg 21.8mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.015mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.232mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.084mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.163mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.025g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.002g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.039g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Melon
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
22%
Elderberry
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.