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Macadamia vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Melon

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Melon has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 178% higher.
  • Melon has 482 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Melon has 0.025g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
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Melon
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +985.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1081.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3660%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1160%
Contains more Manganese +11702.9%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +985.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1081.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3660%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1160%
Contains more Manganese +11702.9%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin E +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1716.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1716.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +612.6%
Contains more Fats +75670%
Contains more Carbs +110%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Water +6653.7%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +612.6%
Contains more Fats +75670%
Contains more Carbs +110%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Water +6653.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2943750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3751.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2943750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3751.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Macadamia 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 Macadamia Melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 5.68g Melon
Protein 7.91g 1.11g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.1g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 6.58g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 28kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 5.69g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 0.9g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 11mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.34mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 11mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 5mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 182mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 9mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.07mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.06mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.035mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.4µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.015mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.031mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.232mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.084mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.163mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 8µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.002g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.039g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Macadamia
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.