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Beer vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beer and Melon?

  • Beer has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Melon.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
3
:
7
Melon
Melon
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +574.1%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +337.5%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +574.1%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +337.5%

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.
Beer
Beer
2
:
8
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
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% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Melon
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 B3 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Melon
Melon
Contains more Other +1019.4%
Contains more Protein +141.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Other +1019.4%
Contains more Protein +141.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 5.68g Melon
Protein 0.46g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0g 0.1g Melon
Carbs 3.55g 6.58g Melon
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Beer
Sugar 0g 5.69g Beer
Fiber 0g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 4mg 11mg Melon
Iron 0.02mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 14mg 5mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 4mg 9mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.005mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.008mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Beer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.232mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.025g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.