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Melon vs. Grape — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melon and Grape

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Grape has more Manganese, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Grape is 30% higher.
  • Grape has 5 times less Vitamin C than Melon. Melon has 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while Grape has 4mg.
  • Melon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Grapes, american type (slip skin), 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.
Melon
5
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5
Grape
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +1951.4%
Equal in Potassium - 191
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 5% 11% 4% 5% 17% 1% 2% 14% 94% 1%
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +1951.4%
Equal in Potassium - 191

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
4
:
6
Grape
Contains more Vitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +484%
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 6% 4% 0% 14% 24% 14% 6% 2% 26% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +445%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +484%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
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3
Grape
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +160.6%
Contains more Other +58.3%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +160.6%
Contains more Other +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
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2
Grape
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
50% 6% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Grape Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 16.25g Grape
Protein 1.11g 0.63g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.35g Grape
Carbs 6.58g 17.15g Grape
Calories 28kcal 67kcal Grape
Sugar 5.69g 16.25g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 0.9g
Calcium 11mg 14mg Grape
Iron 0.34mg 0.29mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 10mg Grape
Potassium 182mg 191mg Grape
Sodium 9mg 2mg Grape
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.04mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.718mg Grape
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Grape
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Grape
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg Grape
Vitamin C 21.8mg 4mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.092mg Grape
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.057mg Grape
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.3mg Grape
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.024mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.11mg Melon
Folate 8µg 4µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14.6µg Grape
Tryptophan 0.003mg Grape
Threonine 0.017mg Grape
Isoleucine 0.005mg Grape
Leucine 0.013mg Grape
Lysine 0.014mg Grape
Methionine 0.021mg Grape
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grape
Valine 0.017mg Grape
Histidine 0.023mg Grape
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.114g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.014g Grape
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.102g Grape

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Grape
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
11%
Grape
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
15%
Grape

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape
Grape contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape
Grape is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.