Melon vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between melon and nachos
- Melon has more vitamin C, while nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 28% higher.
- Nachos contain 20 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, while nachos contain 1.1mg.
- The amount of sodium in melon is lower.
- Melon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3860% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
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 | +1881.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +352.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +672% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +430.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +419.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12823.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 21.5g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 5.04g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 198mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 4.08mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 1.1mg | 23% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 343kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 19.3µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.133mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.187mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 362mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)