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Fruit salad vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruit salad and Melon?

  • Fruit salad is richer in Manganese, yet Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Fruit salad has 4 times more Manganese than Melon. Fruit salad has 0.151mg of Manganese, while Melon has 0.035mg.

We used Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +331.4%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +331.4%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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 B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +560.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +560.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Protein +117.6%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Water - 91.85
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Protein +117.6%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Melon Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 5.68g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.03g 0.1g Melon
Carbs 13.05g 6.58g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 28kcal Fruit salad
Sugar 5.69g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 0.9g Fruit salad
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.25mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 14mg 5mg Fruit salad
Potassium 116mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 5mg 9mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg 0.07mg Fruit salad
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.151mg 0.035mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 3.3mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.232mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 3µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0.025g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.002g Fruit salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.