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Melon vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Melon and Icing

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 24% more than Icing.
  • The amount of Sodium in Melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Melon
8
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +435.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +435.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07

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
Melon
5
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +874.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
Equal in Folate - 8
Melon
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +874.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +509.5%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +931.8%
Contains more Other +125%
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +509.5%
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +931.8%
Contains more Other +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20287.2%
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20287.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Icing Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.11g 0g Melon
Fats 0.1g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 6.58g 67.89g Icing
Calories 28kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 5.69g 63.1g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 0g Melon
Calcium 11mg 3mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.16mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 1mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 182mg 34mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 184mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg
Copper 0.06mg 0mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.22mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.055mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0mg Melon
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 0.025g 2.974g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.