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Melon vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melon and Taco salad?

  • Melon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Melon contains less Sodium.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Fast foods, taco salad types in this comparison.

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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 -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1340%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +1842.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +377.1%
Contains more Selenium +450%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1340%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +1842.9%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +377.1%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +501.8%
Contains more Fats +7360%
Contains more Carbs +81%
Contains more Other +344.4%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +27%
Contains more Protein +501.8%
Contains more Fats +7360%
Contains more Carbs +81%
Contains more Other +344.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.1%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 1.11g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 0.1g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 6.58g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 28kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Sugar 5.69g Taco salad
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.34mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 5mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 182mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 9mg 385mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.035mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 0.4µg 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.11mg Melon
Folate 8µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 3.446g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.421g)
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

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.