Melon vs. Cranberry sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between melon and cranberry sauce
- Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, cranberry sauce has more vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for melon is 23% higher.
- Cranberry sauce has 22 times less Vitamin C than melon. Melon has 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while cranberry sauce has 1mg.
- Melon is lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.6% |
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 | +2080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1064.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +78.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1760% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
40.4 g
Water:
58.45 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +514% |
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
0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 159kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 39.3g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 40.4g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 31.75g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.026mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.93mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.073mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 3.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.007g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.031g |
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| Fructose | 9.75g |
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)