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Fettuccine vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fettuccine and Melon

  • Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Melon contains 450 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 0.9g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Melon contains 0.002g.
  • Melon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Potassium - 182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Equal in Potassium - 182

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
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 E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +458.6%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +112.8%
Contains more Other +427.8%
Contains more Water +22.1%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +458.6%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Carbs +112.8%
Contains more Other +427.8%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +925.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Melon Opinion
Net carbs 12g 5.68g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 1.11g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.1g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 6.58g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 28kcal Fettuccine
Sugar 1.3g 5.69g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 0.9g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 11mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 25mg 5mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 166mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.031mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.232mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.002g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.039g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. 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.