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Melon vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Melon and Jerky

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Melon.
  • Melon has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +1494.1%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +8040%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +11485.7%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +217.1%
Contains more Selenium +2575%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +1494.1%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +8040%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +11485.7%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +217.1%
Contains more Selenium +2575%

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
2
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +646.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +646.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +293.2%
Contains more Protein +2891%
Contains more Fats +25500%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Other +1800%
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +293.2%
Contains more Protein +2891%
Contains more Fats +25500%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Other +1800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +565150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2492.3%
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +565150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2492.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 1.11g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.1g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 6.58g 11g Jerky
Calories 28kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 5.69g 9g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 11mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.34mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 11mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 5mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 182mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 9mg 2081mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.06mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.035mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 0.4µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 8µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg Melon
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 10.85g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.