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Melon vs. Cherimoya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Melon and Cherimoya

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Cherimoya is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.

Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Cherimoya, 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 Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +165.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
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 3% 11% 13% 12% 26% 1% 5% 24% 13% 0%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +165.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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 +73%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
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 1% 6% 0% 42% 26% 31% 13% 21% 60% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +73%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Fats +580%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +80.6%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Fats +580%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.1%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Cherimoya Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 14.71g Cherimoya
Protein 1.11g 1.57g Cherimoya
Fats 0.1g 0.68g Cherimoya
Carbs 6.58g 17.71g Cherimoya
Calories 28kcal 75kcal Cherimoya
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Sugar 5.69g 12.87g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 3g Cherimoya
Calcium 11mg 10mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.27mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 5mg 26mg Cherimoya
Potassium 182mg 287mg Cherimoya
Sodium 9mg 7mg Cherimoya
Zinc 0.07mg 0.16mg Cherimoya
Copper 0.06mg 0.069mg Cherimoya
Manganese 0.035mg 0.093mg Cherimoya
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Cherimoya
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Vitamin C 21.8mg 12.6mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.101mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.131mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.644mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.345mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.257mg Cherimoya
Folate 8µg 23µg Cherimoya
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.052mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Leucine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Lysine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Methionine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.233g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.188g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Cherimoya
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
18%
Cherimoya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
10%
Cherimoya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.