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Clementine vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Clementine and Melon?

  • Clementine is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Melon is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Clementine has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Melon. Clementine has 0.086mg of Vitamin B1, while Melon has 0.015mg.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

We used Clementines, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182

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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clementine Melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Melon Opinion
Net carbs 10.32g 5.68g Clementine
Protein 0.85g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Clementine
Carbs 12.02g 6.58g Clementine
Calories 47kcal 28kcal Clementine
Fructose 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 9.18g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Clementine
Calcium 30mg 11mg Clementine
Iron 0.14mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 21mg 5mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 1mg 9mg Clementine
Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.043mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.023mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg Clementine
Vitamin C 48.8mg 21.8mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.015mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.232mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.084mg Clementine
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 24µg 8µg Clementine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.