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Sherbet vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sherbet and Melon

  • Sherbet has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 22% more than Sherbet.
  • Melon contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sherbet, orange 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.2%

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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +847.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 FatsFats +1900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
~equal in Protein ~1.11g
~equal in Other ~0.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 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 +26400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sherbet Melon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sherbet Melon Opinion
Calories 144kcal 28kcal Sherbet
Protein 1.1g 1.11g Melon
Fats 2g 0.1g Sherbet
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21.8mg Melon
Net carbs 29.1g 5.68g Sherbet
Carbs 30.4g 6.58g Sherbet
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Melon
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Melon
Calcium 54mg 11mg Sherbet
Potassium 96mg 182mg Melon
Iron 0.14mg 0.34mg Melon
Sugar 24.32g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Sherbet
Copper 0.028mg 0.06mg Melon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.07mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 40mg 5mg Sherbet
Sodium 46mg 9mg Melon
Vitamin A 46IU 0IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.05mg Melon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 1.5µg 0.4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.015mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.031mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.084mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.163mg Melon
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Melon
Folate 4µg 8µg Melon
Choline 7.7mg 7.6mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.16g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.53g 0.002g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.039g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.135g)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.