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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 Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, 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.

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.
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +85.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1760%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +85.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1760%
Contains more Zinc +628.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +5350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +579.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +5350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +579.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +101.4%
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +22400%
Contains more Carbs +287.5%
Contains more Other +150%
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 Water +101.4%
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +22400%
Contains more Carbs +287.5%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4007.7%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 1.11g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 0.1g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 6.58g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 28kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 5.69g 21.8g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 0.4g Melon
Calcium 11mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.34mg 0.63mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 5mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 182mg 90mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 438mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 0.4µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0.4mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.195mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.052mg Melon
Folate 8µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 9.921g Melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Cheesecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Melon
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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.