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Melon vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melon and Matzo

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Matzo covers your daily Selenium needs 66% more than Melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
:
8
Matzo
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +829.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1680%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +1757.1%
Contains more Selenium +9125%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +829.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1680%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +1757.1%
Contains more Selenium +9125%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
3
:
6
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
:
4
Matzo
Contains more Water +2036%
Contains more Protein +800.9%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Carbs +1172%
Contains more Other +66.7%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Water +2036%
Contains more Protein +800.9%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Carbs +1172%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
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2
Matzo
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1446.2%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1446.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 1.11g 10g Matzo
Fats 0.1g 1.4g Matzo
Carbs 6.58g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 28kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 5.69g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 0.9g 3g Matzo
Calcium 11mg 13mg Matzo
Iron 0.34mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 5mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 182mg 112mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.07mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg
Manganese 0.035mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 0.4µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.115mg Melon
Folate 8µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.226g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.127g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo 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.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.