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Melon vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between melon and whipped cream?

  • Melon is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper, yet whipped cream is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized 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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more IronIron +580%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +818.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1680%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.1%

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
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.3%
Contains more FatsFats +22120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2015.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Whipped cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 13.831g 63%
Fats 0.1g 22.22g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 188µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 6.418g 16%
Phosphorus 5mg 89mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Calories 28kcal 257kcal 11%
Calcium 11mg 101mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.041mg 9%
Copper 0.06mg 0.01mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.825g 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.305mg 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.05mg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Protein 1.11g 3.2g 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.065mg 3%
Choline 7.6mg 16.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.4µg 2%
Carbs 6.58g 12.49g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.9µg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.001mg 1%
Potassium 182mg 147mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 12.49g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 8g N/A
Sodium 9mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.