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Melon vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between melon and kit Kat

  • Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Melon is lower in saturated fat.
  • Melon has a higher glycemic index than kit Kat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1036.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Kit Kat
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5535%
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.5%
Contains more FatsFats +25890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +881.6%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2194.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.1g 25.99g 40%
Calories 28kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 6.58g 64.59g 19%
Phosphorus 5mg 135mg 19%
Copper 0.06mg 0.22mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.21mg 14%
Calcium 11mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.02mg 11%
Protein 1.11g 6.51g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.64mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.117mg 9%
Iron 0.34mg 1mg 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Choline 7.6mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 54mg 2%
Potassium 182mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 48.68g N/A
Fiber 0.9g 1g 0%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Melon
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat 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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.