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Melon vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between melon and brisket raw?

  • Melon is richer in vitamin C, yet brisket raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and choline.
  • Brisket raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 101% higher.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index than melon.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw types in this comparison.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +464.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6057.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3920%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%

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
3
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% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1038.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7270%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Brisket raw
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 Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.43µg 101%
Protein 1.11g 20.72g 39%
Zinc 0.07mg 4.31mg 39%
Selenium 0.4µg 16.4µg 29%
Phosphorus 5mg 201mg 28%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.94mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 62mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.42mg 20%
Iron 0.34mg 1.92mg 20%
Choline 7.6mg 86.5mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.59g 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.37g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.17mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 3.46g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Calories 28kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.35mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Potassium 182mg 330mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 79mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.32mg 2%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.014mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.23g 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Brisket raw
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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw 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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.