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Melon vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between melon and apple strudel?

  • Melon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet apple strudel is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin E, manganese, and fiber.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Melon has 4 times more vitamin B6 than apple strudel. While melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, apple strudel has only 0.046mg.
  • The amount of sodium in melon is lower.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Strudel, apple types in this article.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1425%

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.
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%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2740%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +111.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +524.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13528.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 5.315g 35%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1.7mg 22%
Fats 0.1g 11.2g 17%
Calories 28kcal 274kcal 12%
Carbs 6.58g 41.1g 12%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.1µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.044g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.046mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.42mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 3.267g 8%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.19mg 7%
Fiber 0.9g 2.2g 5%
Sodium 9mg 135mg 5%
Folate 8µg 28µg 5%
Protein 1.11g 3.3g 4%
Phosphorus 5mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.27mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.03mg 3%
Choline 7.6mg 17.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.19mg 1%
Iron 0.34mg 0.42mg 1%
Potassium 182mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 38.9g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 25.75g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Apple strudel
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
11%
Melon
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel 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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.