Melon vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between melon and fruit preserves
- The amount of vitamin C and vitamin B6 in melon is higher than in fruit preserves.
- Melon covers your daily vitamin C needs 14% more than fruit preserves.
- Fruit preserves have 8 times less vitamin B6 than melon. Melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while fruit preserves have 0.02mg.
- Melon contains less sugar.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Jams and preserves.
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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 | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +715% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +201.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +946.5% |
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
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1800% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 68.86g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 8.8mg | 14% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 278kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 67.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
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.