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Nectarine vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nectarine and Melon

  • Nectarine has more Vitamin B3, however, Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 18% higher.
  • Melon has 15 times less Vitamin E than Nectarine. Nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E , while Melon has 0.05mg.
  • Melon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Nectarines, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +420%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 182

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.11
Equal in Water - 91.85
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.11
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.85g 5.68g Nectarine
Protein 1.06g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.32g 0.1g Nectarine
Carbs 10.55g 6.58g Nectarine
Calories 44kcal 28kcal Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Nectarine
Calcium 6mg 11mg Melon
Iron 0.28mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 26mg 5mg Nectarine
Potassium 201mg 182mg Nectarine
Sodium 0mg 9mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.07mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0.035mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 332IU 0IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.05mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.232mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.084mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 5µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.025g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.002g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.039g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Melon
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
10%
Nectarine
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.025 g)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.