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Melon vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between melon and cheesecake

  • Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, cheesecake is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily saturated fat needs 49% more than melon.
  • Cheesecake has 55 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake has 0.4mg.
  • Melon contains less sodium.
  • Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains more IronIron +85.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
~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
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +503.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +395.5%
Contains more FatsFats +22400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4007.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.1g 22.5g 34%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0.4mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 8.634g 22%
Sodium 9mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Calories 28kcal 321kcal 15%
Phosphorus 5mg 93mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.193mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.602g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.571mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.052mg 9%
Protein 1.11g 5.5g 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.2µg 9%
Choline 7.6mg 45.9mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Carbs 6.58g 25.5g 6%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.14mg 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.51mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 51mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.63mg 4%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Potassium 182mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Fiber 0.9g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.195mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.