Melon vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between melon and edam
- Melon has more vitamin C, while edam has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
- The amount of sodium in melon is lower.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edam is 27, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Cheese, edam.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10620% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3525% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2151.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27700% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1072.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1605.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 17.572g | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 536mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 731mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.54µg | 64% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 24.99g | 48% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 27.8g | 43% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 812mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 3.75mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.389mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 8.125g | 20% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 357kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.665g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.281mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 1.43g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Potassium | 182mg | 188mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0% |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins