Quinoa vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between quinoa and melon
- Quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, melon is richer in vitamin C.
- Quinoa covers your daily manganese needs 26% more than melon.
- Melon has 30 times less phosphorus than quinoa. Quinoa has 152mg of phosphorus, while melon has 5mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +481.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +338.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1457.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2940% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1702.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 EVitamin E | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +613.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1820% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2664.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.035mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 5mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Folate | 42µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.039g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.11g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.031mg | 6% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 28kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 6.58g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 7.6mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.002g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Potassium | 172mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
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.