Melon vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between melon and pasta?
- Melon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet pasta is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B12.
- Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 24% more.
- Melon has 5 times more vitamin B6 than pasta. While melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, pasta has only 0.034mg.
- The glycemic index of pasta is lower.
We used Melons, casaba, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +658.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +540% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +379.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +950% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1000% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
| Folate | 8µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.992mg | 5% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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