Melon vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between melon and tart
- Melon has more vitamin C; however, tart has more vitamin B2, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% more.
- Melon has 6 times more vitamin C than tart. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while tart has 3.8mg.
- Melon is lower in sodium.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index than tart.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Breakfast tart, low fat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +175.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +905.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1760% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3125% |
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 | +473.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1671% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1537.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +662.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5890% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1067.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2151.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.549mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 3.42mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 285µg | 32% |
| Folate | 8µg | 100µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 76.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.285mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 12.9µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 3.8mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 3.8mg | 20% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 372kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.38mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 361mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 93mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 5.99g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 44mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 3.338g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.878g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 3.99g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.393g | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 4.87g | N/A |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.4mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.368g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)