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Brazil nut vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and melon

  • Melon contains less selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber than brazil nut.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3485% higher.
  • Melon contains 645 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, while melon contains 0.025g.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Melons, casaba, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3318.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.1%
Contains more IronIron +614.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2805%
Contains more ZincZinc +5700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3394.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +479150%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +1190.1%
Contains more FatsFats +67000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.4%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
Contains more WaterWater +2585.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1193850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62461.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Melon DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 0.06mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.039g 162%
Fats 67.1g 0.1g 103%
Phosphorus 725mg 5mg 103%
Magnesium 376mg 11mg 87%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.025g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.002g 60%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.035mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.015mg 50%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.05mg 37%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.07mg 36%
Calories 659kcal 28kcal 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0.9g 26%
Iron 2.43mg 0.34mg 26%
Protein 14.32g 1.11g 26%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21.8mg 23%
Calcium 160mg 11mg 15%
Potassium 659mg 182mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.163mg 5%
Folate 22µg 8µg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 7.6mg 4%
Carbs 11.74g 6.58g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.084mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Net carbs 4.24g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 5.69g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.031mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.232mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Melon
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
27%
Brazil nut
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. 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.