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Cheeseburger vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheeseburgers and melon

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc; however, melon has more vitamin C.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Melon is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +981.8%
Contains more IronIron +697.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +802.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 +940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1071%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +1387.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14620%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326%
Contains more OtherOther +486.1%
Contains more WaterWater +137.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 +270550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4151.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Melon DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.232mg 31%
Protein 16.51g 1.11g 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.34mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.025g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.031mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.015mg 23%
Sodium 515mg 9mg 22%
Phosphorus 161mg 5mg 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.07mg 22%
Fats 14.72g 0.1g 22%
Folate 70µg 8µg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.002g 14%
Calories 308kcal 28kcal 14%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.035mg 12%
Calcium 119mg 11mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.039g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.084mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 28.03g 6.58g 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.111mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.163mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Fiber 2g 0.9g 4%
Choline 28.9mg 7.6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.05mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.5µg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 5.68g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 196mg 182mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 5.69g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.