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Melon vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between melon and pound cake

  • Melon has more vitamin C, while pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 24% more than pound cake.
  • The amount of sodium in melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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
Melon
4
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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
Melon
3
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +763.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +255%
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +715.2%
Contains more OtherOther +325%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8666.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 3.419g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.025g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.1g 13.96g 21%
Phosphorus 5mg 140mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.249mg 17%
Calories 28kcal 353kcal 16%
Carbs 6.58g 53.64g 16%
Sodium 9mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Iron 0.34mg 1.48mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.173mg 13%
Choline 7.6mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.036mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 1.615mg 9%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Protein 1.11g 5g 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Calcium 11mg 47mg 4%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.11mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.43mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Fiber 0.9g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 182mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.786g)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.