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Buttermilk vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buttermilk and melon

  • Buttermilk has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, while melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1680%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +580%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1650%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 +198.2%
Contains more FatsFats +780%
Contains more OtherOther +147.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%
~equal in Water ~91.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
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 +12600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Melon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 21.8mg 23%
Phosphorus 89mg 5mg 12%
Calcium 116mg 11mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.031mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 190mg 9mg 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.06mg 5%
Protein 3.31g 1.11g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.084mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Iron 0.05mg 0.34mg 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.07mg 3%
Selenium 2µg 0.4µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Choline 17.7mg 7.6mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.025g 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.232mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.002g 1%
Calories 40kcal 28kcal 1%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.035mg 1%
Potassium 151mg 182mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 4.79g 6.58g 1%
Fats 0.88g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 5.68g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 4.79g 5.69g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.