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Melon vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between melon and beef broiled

  • Melon has more vitamin C, while beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef broiled is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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
2
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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +664.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +8914.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3860%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5275%

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
2
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +984.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2236%
Contains more FatsFats +15310%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1141%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.07mg 6.31mg 57%
Protein 1.11g 25.93g 50%
Selenium 0.4µg 21.5µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 5.378mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 5mg 198mg 28%
Iron 0.34mg 2.6mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.025g 5.895g 27%
Fats 0.1g 15.41g 24%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 6.668g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.382mg 17%
Choline 7.6mg 82.4mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.658mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.176mg 11%
Calories 28kcal 250kcal 11%
Potassium 182mg 318mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Sodium 9mg 72mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.484g 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.046mg 3%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.012mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.