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Malt vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between malt and melon

  • Malt has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat, while melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
Malt
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Melon
3
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 +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
~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.
Malt
8
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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Melon
4
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
4
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Melon
1
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 +203.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Melon
1
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 +41250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Melon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Phosphorus 91mg 5mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.031mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.163mg 9%
Calcium 98mg 11mg 9%
Selenium 5.4µg 0.4µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.883g 0.025g 8%
Fats 3.29g 0.1g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.084mg 5%
Protein 3.37g 1.11g 5%
Calories 85kcal 28kcal 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.015mg 3%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.037mg 0.06mg 3%
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 11.2g 6.58g 2%
Sodium 60mg 9mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0.9g 2%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.035mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 0.002g 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.039g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 5.68g N/A
Potassium 172mg 182mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g 5.69g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.232mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt 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
13%
Malt
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.