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Melon vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Melon and Cumin?

  • Cumin is richer than Melon in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 825% more.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Spices, cumin seed types in this article.

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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
Melon
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +8363.6%
Contains more Iron +19417.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9880%
Contains more Potassium +882.4%
Contains more Zinc +6757.1%
Contains more Copper +1345%
Contains more Manganese +9422.9%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Calcium +8363.6%
Contains more Iron +19417.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9880%
Contains more Potassium +882.4%
Contains more Zinc +6757.1%
Contains more Copper +1345%
Contains more Manganese +9422.9%
Contains more Selenium +1200%

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
Melon
2
:
8
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +954.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +116%
Melon
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%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +954.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +116%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
4
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Water +1039.6%
Contains more Protein +1504.5%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +572.3%
Contains more Other +2016.7%
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +1039.6%
Contains more Protein +1504.5%
Contains more Fats +22170%
Contains more Carbs +572.3%
Contains more Other +2016.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8307.7%
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8307.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Cumin
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 1.11g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.1g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 6.58g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 28kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 5.69g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 0.9g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 11mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 0.34mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 11mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 5mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 182mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 9mg 168mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.06mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.035mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0.4µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.05mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 21.8mg 7.7mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 8µg 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.025g 1.535g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.