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Edible mushroom vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and melon

  • Edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while melon has more vitamin C.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for copper, 29% more than melon.
  • Edible mushroom contains 23 times more selenium than melon. While edible mushroom contains 9.3µg of selenium, melon contains only 0.4µg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 PotassiumPotassium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +430%
Contains more ZincZinc +642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1620%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +178.4%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
~equal in Water ~91.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Melon DV% diff.
Copper 0.318mg 0.06mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.031mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.084mg 28%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 21.8mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.232mg 21%
Selenium 9.3µg 0.4µg 16%
Phosphorus 86mg 5mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.163mg 5%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.07mg 4%
Potassium 318mg 182mg 4%
Protein 3.09g 1.11g 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.34mg 2%
Folate 17µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Choline 17.3mg 7.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 3.26g 6.58g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.035mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.039g 1%
Calories 22kcal 28kcal 0%
Fats 0.34g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 5.68g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 1.98g 5.69g N/A
Fiber 1g 0.9g 0%
Sodium 5mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.05mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.002g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.