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Melon vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between melon and edible mushroom

  • Melon has more vitamin C, while edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for copper, 29% more than melon.
  • Melon contains 10 times more vitamin C than edible mushroom. While melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, edible mushroom contains only 2.1mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +430%
Contains more ZincZinc +642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1620%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%

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
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.4%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%
~equal in Water ~92.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Edible mushroom
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 0.318mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.402mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.497mg 28%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.1mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.607mg 21%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.3µg 16%
Phosphorus 5mg 86mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.081mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.104mg 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.52mg 4%
Potassium 182mg 318mg 4%
Protein 1.11g 3.09g 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.5mg 2%
Folate 8µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 17.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 11mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Carbs 6.58g 3.26g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.047mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.16g 1%
Calories 28kcal 22kcal 0%
Fats 0.1g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 5.68g 2.26g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 1.98g N/A
Fiber 0.9g 1g 0%
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Edible mushroom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Melon
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom 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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.