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Pumpkin vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin and Melon

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 47% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains 21 times less Vitamin E than Pumpkin. Pumpkin contains 1.06mg of Vitamin E , while Melon contains 0.05mg.
  • Pumpkin has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin, 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.
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Melon
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +111.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +111.7%
Contains more Manganese +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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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3
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +11%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 6.58
Equal in Water - 91.85
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +11%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 6.58
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Melon Opinion
Net carbs 6g 5.68g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.5g 6.58g Melon
Calories 26kcal 28kcal Melon
Sugar 2.76g 5.69g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 21mg 11mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 5mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 182mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.07mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.127mg 0.06mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.035mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 8513IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.232mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.084mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 16µg 8µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.002g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Melon
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.