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Melon vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between melon and neufchâtel cheese

  • Melon has more vitamin C; however, neufchâtel cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for neufchâtel cheese is 64% higher.
  • Melon is lower in sodium.
  • Melon has a higher glycemic index than neufchâtel cheese.

Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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
5
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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +963.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2660%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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
4
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%
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +724.3%
Contains more FatsFats +22680%
Contains more OtherOther +280.6%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +289100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2387.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 12.79g 58%
Fats 0.1g 22.78g 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Phosphorus 5mg 138mg 19%
Protein 1.11g 9.15g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 5.784g 14%
Sodium 9mg 334mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 28kcal 253kcal 11%
Calcium 11mg 117mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.155mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.575mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.041mg 9%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.82mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.97g 6%
Selenium 0.4µg 3µg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.027mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.13mg 3%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 182mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 6.58g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 3.59g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.