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American cheese vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and melon?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, yet melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
  • Melon contains less cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than melon.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Melons, casaba, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Melon
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9400%
Contains more IronIron +85.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Melon
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Melon
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31690%
Contains more OtherOther +1780.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more WaterWater +131.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Melon
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +411700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3197.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Melon DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 11mg 103%
Phosphorus 641mg 5mg 91%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.025g 82%
Sodium 1671mg 9mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.1g 49%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.4µg 36%
Protein 18.13g 1.11g 34%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.07mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.002g 21%
Calories 371kcal 28kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.031mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.039g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.084mg 6%
Choline 36.2mg 7.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.05mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Iron 0.63mg 0.34mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.06mg 2%
Carbs 3.7g 6.58g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.232mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 182mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 5.69g N/A
Manganese 0.041mg 0.035mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.5µg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Melon
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%
American cheese
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.