Ice cream vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are ice cream and melon different?
- Ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while melon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Ice cream covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than melon.
- Melon is lower in cholesterol.
Ice creams, vanilla and Melons, casaba, raw types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1063.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +885.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +674.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1059% |
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.025g | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.1g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.031mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.084mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 28kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.002g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 6.58g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 1.11g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26mg | 7.6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.039g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
18%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.