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Melon vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Melon and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Melon is higher in Vitamin C, however, Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Italian sausage raw is 56% higher.
  • Melon contains 11 times more Vitamin C than Italian sausage raw. While Melon contains 21.8mg of Vitamin C, Italian sausage raw contains only 2mg.
  • Melon has less Sodium.

Melons, casaba, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
1
:
9
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2740%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +2457.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2740%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +2457.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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
4
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin C +990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +990%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +912.3%
Contains more Water +79.8%
Contains more Protein +1183.8%
Contains more Fats +31230%
Contains more Other +647.2%
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +912.3%
Contains more Water +79.8%
Contains more Protein +1183.8%
Contains more Fats +31230%
Contains more Other +647.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10233.3%
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 0.65g Melon
Protein 1.11g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 0.1g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 6.58g 0.65g Melon
Calories 28kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 5.69g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0.9g 0g Melon
Calcium 11mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 0.34mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 5mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 182mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 9mg 731mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.035mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 0.4µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 11.27g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.