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Melon vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between melon and buttermilk

  • Melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper, while buttermilk has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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
5
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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +580%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1680%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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
5
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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.05mg
~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more FatsFats +780%
Contains more OtherOther +147.2%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Buttermilk DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1mg 23%
Phosphorus 5mg 89mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.034mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.154mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Sodium 9mg 190mg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0.011mg 5%
Protein 1.11g 3.31g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.275mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.05mg 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.42mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 17.7mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.548g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.058mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.254g 1%
Calories 28kcal 40kcal 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.002mg 1%
Potassium 182mg 151mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 6.58g 4.79g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.88g 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.