Melon vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between melon and chinese cuisine?
- Melon is richer in vitamin C, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and folate.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 41% higher.
- Melon has 2 times more vitamin C than chinese cuisine. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while chinese cuisine has 11.6mg.
- Melon contains less sodium.
We used Melons, casaba, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +226.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2042.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1420% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1575% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1540% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +469% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +427.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1952% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +353.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +537.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5361.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 51.3µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.5mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 7.08g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.7µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.11mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.443mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 1.32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 34.5mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.147mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 204mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 7.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins