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Melon vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melon and Graham cracker?

  • Melon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Graham cracker is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Copper.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 43% higher.
  • Melon contains less Sodium.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +1011.8%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +2811.4%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +1011.8%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Zinc +1271.4%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +2811.4%
Contains more Selenium +1475%
Equal in Potassium - 170

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +922.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1813.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +472%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +922.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1813.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +472%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2609.4%
Contains more Protein +502.7%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Contains more Carbs +1080.2%
Contains more Other +361.1%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +2609.4%
Contains more Protein +502.7%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Contains more Carbs +1080.2%
Contains more Other +361.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13715.4%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13715.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 1.11g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0.1g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 6.58g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 28kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 5.69g 24.85g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 11mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 0.34mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 5mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 182mg 170mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 459mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.06mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.035mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.156mg Melon
Folate 8µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 1.633g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.