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Melon vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Melon and Short ribs

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, while Short ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%
Contains more Iron +579.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3140%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +6871.4%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%
Contains more Iron +579.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3140%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +6871.4%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +157.1%
Contains more Protein +1843.2%
Contains more Fats +41880%
Contains more Other +102.8%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +157.1%
Contains more Protein +1843.2%
Contains more Fats +41880%
Contains more Other +102.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +943900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3823.1%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +943900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3823.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 0g Melon
Protein 1.11g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 0.1g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 6.58g 0g Melon
Calories 28kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Sugar 5.69g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 0.9g 0g Melon
Calcium 11mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.34mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 5mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 182mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 9mg 50mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.06mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.035mg 0.013mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 8µg 5µg Melon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 17.8g Melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.