Melon vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between melon and taffy (candy)
- Melon has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium; however, taffy (candy) is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Melon covers your daily vitamin C needs 24% more than taffy (candy).
- Melon has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5966.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 91.56g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 397kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 68.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1793.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3230% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1291.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.3% |
