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Melon vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between melon and cervelat

  • Melon contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, and phosphorus than cervelat.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in melon is lower.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +3557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4975%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +964.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1757.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +938.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.6%
Contains more WaterWater +103.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1472.1%
Contains more FatsFats +30330%
Contains more OtherOther +902.8%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +648400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2976.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Cervelat
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 Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 9mg 1300mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.025g 11.51g 52%
Fats 0.1g 30.43g 47%
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg 36%
Protein 1.11g 17.45g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 12.97g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 4.31mg 25%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.56mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.33mg 23%
Iron 0.34mg 2.04mg 21%
Calories 28kcal 362kcal 17%
Phosphorus 5mg 111mg 15%
Choline 7.6mg 78.9mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg 11%
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.2g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 16.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 182mg 260mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 6.58g 3.33g 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.