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Melon vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between melon and poppy seed?

  • Melon has less manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 290% higher.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than melon.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Spices, poppy seed types in this comparison.

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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
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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3054.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12972.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.1%
Contains more IronIron +2770.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2611.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19062.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3275%

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
2
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2080%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3440%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1443.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1520.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1669.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73153.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.035mg 6.707mg 290%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.06mg 1.627mg 174%
Calcium 11mg 1438mg 143%
Phosphorus 5mg 870mg 124%
Iron 0.34mg 9.76mg 118%
Magnesium 11mg 347mg 80%
Fiber 0.9g 19.5g 74%
Zinc 0.07mg 7.9mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.854mg 70%
Fats 0.1g 41.56g 64%
Protein 1.11g 17.99g 34%
Calories 28kcal 525kcal 25%
Selenium 0.4µg 13.5µg 24%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.025g 4.517g 20%
Folate 8µg 82µg 19%
Potassium 182mg 719mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.77mg 11%
Carbs 6.58g 28.13g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.247mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.324mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.896mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 9mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 2.99g N/A
Choline 7.6mg 8.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.