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Melon vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between melon and rum

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium in melon is higher than in rum.
  • Melon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 24% more than rum.
  • The amount of sugar in rum is lower.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rum is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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
7
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%
Rum
Rum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9000%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~5mg

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
10
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%
Rum
Rum
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
4
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +9177.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Rum DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Calories 28kcal 231kcal 10%
Potassium 182mg 2mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Magnesium 11mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.34mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg 2%
Protein 1.11g 0g 2%
Folate 8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Calcium 11mg 0mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.018mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0g 0%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Phosphorus 5mg 5mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.