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Melon vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Melon and Blueberry

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Blueberry has more Vitamin K, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Blueberry covers your daily need of Vitamin K 14% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Blueberry. While Melon contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, Blueberry contains only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Blueberries, 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.
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +860%
Equal in Copper - 0.057
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +860%
Equal in Copper - 0.057

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.
Melon
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Contains more Vitamin C +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +672%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +672%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Carbs +120.2%
Equal in Water - 84.21
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Carbs +120.2%
Equal in Water - 84.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.4%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Blueberry Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 12.09g Blueberry
Protein 1.11g 0.74g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.33g Blueberry
Carbs 6.58g 14.49g Blueberry
Calories 28kcal 57kcal Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 5.69g 9.96g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 2.4g Blueberry
Calcium 11mg 6mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.28mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 12mg Blueberry
Potassium 182mg 77mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 1mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.16mg Blueberry
Copper 0.06mg 0.057mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Blueberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.57mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 21.8mg 9.7mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.041mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.418mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.124mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.052mg Melon
Folate 8µg 6µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 19.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.028g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.047g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.146g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Blueberry
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
12%
Melon
12%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry 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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.