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Melon vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melon and Sherbet

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Sherbet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 22% more than Sherbet.
  • Sherbet has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Sherbet has 0.023mg.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Sherbet, orange.

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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
6
:
4
Sherbet
Sherbet
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Sherbet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Selenium +275%

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
6
:
5
Sherbet
Sherbet
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +847.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +608.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Sherbet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +847.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +608.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
2
:
3
Sherbet
Sherbet
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +362%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Sherbet
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +362%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
:
2
Sherbet
Sherbet
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Sherbet
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Sherbet
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 29.1g Sherbet
Protein 1.11g 1.1g Melon
Fats 0.1g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 6.58g 30.4g Sherbet
Calories 28kcal 144kcal Sherbet
Sugar 5.69g 24.32g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 11mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 182mg 96mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 46mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.06mg 0.028mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.011mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.3mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.063mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.023mg Melon
Folate 8µg 4µg Melon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Melon
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 1.16g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Melon
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.135g)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.