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Melon vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Melon and Napa cabbage

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Napa cabbage has more Folate, and Manganese.
  • Melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 21% more than Napa cabbage.
  • Melon contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Napa cabbage. While Melon contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, Napa cabbage contains only 0.037mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +280%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +437.5%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +437.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +195.1%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Fats +70%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 96.33
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Carbs +195.1%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Fats +70%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 2.23g Melon
Protein 1.11g 1.1g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Carbs 6.58g 2.23g Melon
Calories 28kcal 12kcal Melon
Sugar 5.69g Napa cabbage
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.34mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 19mg Napa cabbage
Potassium 182mg 87mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 11mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.14mg Napa cabbage
Copper 0.06mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.035mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 3.2mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.005mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.025mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.035mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.037mg Melon
Folate 8µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.