Melon vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Melon and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin A RAE than Melon.
- Melon contains 2 times more Potassium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Melon contains 182mg of Potassium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 103mg.
Melons, casaba, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+70%
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Potassium
+76.7%
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Phosphorus
+120%
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Sodium
-66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+70%
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Potassium
+76.7%
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Phosphorus
+120%
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Sodium
-66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+29.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+29.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+38.8%
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Fats
+300%
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Carbs
+13.8%
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Other
+38.9%
Equal in Water - 90.81
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+38.8%
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Fats
+300%
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Carbs
+13.8%
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+38.9%
Equal in Water - 90.81
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 33kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.