Melon vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between melon and artichoke
- Melon has more vitamin C; however, artichoke is richer in copper, fiber, folate, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium.
- Artichoke covers your daily copper needs 19% more than melon.
- Artichoke has 2 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while artichoke has 11.7mg.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of artichoke is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +445.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +631.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +492% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +352.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.231mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 5.4g | 18% |
| Folate | 8µg | 68µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.28mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 90mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 11.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 14.8µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.256mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 370mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.338mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 34.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 1.046mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 10.51g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.064g | 0% |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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31%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)