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Swiss cheese vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and melon

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while melon has more vitamin C.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 128% more than melon.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7990.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.8%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.6%

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +2328.8%
Contains more FatsFats +30890%
Contains more OtherOther +727.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.9%
Contains more WaterWater +144.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 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 +402200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3338.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swiss cheese Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Swiss cheese Melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 11mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.025g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 5mg 81%
Selenium 30µg 0.4µg 54%
Protein 26.96g 1.11g 52%
Fats 30.99g 0.1g 48%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.07mg 39%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.031mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.002g 20%
Calories 393kcal 28kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.039g 9%
Sodium 187mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.163mg 7%
Magnesium 33mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.084mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.05mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Iron 0.13mg 0.34mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 182mg 3%
Carbs 1.44g 6.58g 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.06mg 1%
Choline 15.5mg 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.232mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.5µg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.69g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.035mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.