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Melon vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melon and Purple mangosteen

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Purple mangosteen is richer in Folate.
  • Melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Purple mangosteen has 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Purple mangosteen has 0.018mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Melon
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +651.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +651.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Carbs +172.2%
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +170.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Carbs +172.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 1.11g 0.41g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 6.58g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 28kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Sugar 5.69g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 11mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Iron 0.34mg 0.3mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 5mg 8mg Purple mangosteen
Potassium 182mg 48mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 0.07mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.06mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.035mg 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.9mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.286mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.032mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.018mg Melon
Folate 8µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Melon Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.