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Melon vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Melon and Cockles

  • Melon contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Cockles.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 198% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native).

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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.
Melon
7
:
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +4664.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +4664.7%

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.
Melon
10
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1279.3%
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%
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% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1279.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
:
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +1116.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +538.9%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +1116.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +538.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 4.7g Melon
Protein 1.11g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 6.58g 4.7g Melon
Calories 28kcal 79kcal Cockles
Sugar 5.69g Cockles
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 30mg Cockles
Iron 0.34mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg Melon
Potassium 182mg Melon
Sodium 9mg Cockles
Zinc 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Melon Cockles
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
12%
Melon
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.