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Grapefruit vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Grapefruit and Melon

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin B6.

Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
3
:
6
Melon
Melon
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07
Grapefruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07

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.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
6
:
3
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Grapefruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Melon
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 +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
3
:
2
Melon
Melon
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
Grapefruit
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Melon
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 +40%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
2
:
1
Melon
Melon
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
Grapefruit
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grapefruit Melon
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Melon Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 5.68g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Grapefruit
Carbs 10.66g 6.58g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 28kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 1.6g 0.9g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 11mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 18mg 5mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 0mg 9mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg
Copper 0.032mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 1150IU 0IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.05mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 21.8mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.015mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.031mg
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.084mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 13µg 8µg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.025g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.002g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
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 - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.