Melon vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melon and danish pastry different?
- Melon is richer in vitamin C, while danish pastry is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
- Danish pastry covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than melon.
- Melon contains 218 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. Melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
- Melon is lower in sodium.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index (62) than danish pastry (50).
Melons, casaba, raw and Danish pastry, cheese types were used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +218.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +429.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2060% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +902.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4625% |
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 | +21700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +738.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +762.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +176% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +620.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +465.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.7% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +565550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6502.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 18.9µg | 34% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 21.9g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 6.794g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 11.313g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 417mg | 18% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 374kcal | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 2.575g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 108mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 8g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.351mg | 14% |
| Folate | 8µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 37.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.304mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 6.9µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins