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Melon vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Melon and Watermelon seeds?

  • Melon is higher in Vitamin C, yet Watermelon seeds are higher in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Watermelon seeds' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 120% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Melon is lower.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried types in this article.

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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.
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 368% 16% 57% 273% 229% 279% 324% 13% 211% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4581.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256%
Contains more IronIron +2041.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1043.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14528.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4511.4%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 33% 67% 21% 21% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1430.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +1718.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2452.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47270%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.7%
Contains more OtherOther +994.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +370250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71935.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Watermelon seeds Opinion
Calories 28kcal 557kcal Watermelon seeds
Protein 1.11g 28.33g Watermelon seeds
Fats 0.1g 47.37g Watermelon seeds
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg Melon
Net carbs 5.68g 15.31g Watermelon seeds
Carbs 6.58g 15.31g Watermelon seeds
Magnesium 11mg 515mg Watermelon seeds
Calcium 11mg 54mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 182mg 648mg Watermelon seeds
Iron 0.34mg 7.28mg Watermelon seeds
Sugar 5.69g Watermelon seeds
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.686mg Watermelon seeds
Zinc 0.07mg 10.24mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 5mg 755mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 9mg 99mg Melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 1.614mg Watermelon seeds
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.19mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.145mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.55mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.346mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.089mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Folate 8µg 58µg Watermelon seeds
Choline 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 9.779g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 7.407g Watermelon seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 28.094g Watermelon seeds
Tryptophan 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.775mg Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Watermelon seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Melon
18%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
177%
Watermelon seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.754g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.