Melon vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between melon and mars
- Melon has more vitamin C; however, mars is higher in calcium and iron.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than melon.
- Mars contains 44 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, while mars contains 0.5mg.
- Melon has less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +718.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
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 | +4260% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5302.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1000.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +538.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 475kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 72.4g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.11g | 4.28g | 6% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)