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Avocado vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Avocado and Melon

  • Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Avocado covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 26% more than Melon.
  • Melon has 85 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado has 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Melon has 0.025g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +940%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +305.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +940%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +305.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +740%
Contains more Vitamin C +118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1553.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +740%
Contains more Vitamin C +118%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Protein +80.2%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +338.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +80.2%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +338.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado 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 Avocado Melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 5.68g Melon
Protein 2g 1.11g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.1g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 6.58g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 28kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 5.69g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 0.9g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 11mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 0.34mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 5mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 182mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 9mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.07mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.06mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.035mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 146IU 0IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.05mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.015mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.031mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.232mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.084mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.163mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 8µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 2.5µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.002g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.039g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
35%
Avocado
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.