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Melon vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melon and Sugar substitute

  • Melon has more Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% more.
  • Melon has 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Sugar substitute. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Sugar substitute has 0.015mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +7890.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +7890.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +986.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.08
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +986.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +904.9%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +1188.3%
Contains more Other +1019.4%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +904.9%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +1188.3%
Contains more Other +1019.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 1.11g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.1g 0g Melon
Carbs 6.58g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 28kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 5.69g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.9g 0.6g Melon
Calcium 11mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.34mg 0.16mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 182mg 39mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 572mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.007mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.022mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.08mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.015mg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.