Soft serve vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soft serve and melon different?
- Soft serve is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, melon is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for soft serve is 37% higher.
- Melon has a lower glycemic index (62) than soft serve (79).
Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate and Melons, casaba, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1090.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1120% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +487.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +502.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +177.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +269.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
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 | +174400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1079.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 0.025g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 21.8mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Fats | 13g | 0.1g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.031mg | 12% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 28kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 0.002g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 0.084mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 1.11g | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 6.58g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.039g | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 7.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.16g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% |
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
20%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.