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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~92.45g
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
0.05 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)