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Apple vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple and Melon?

  • Apple is richer in Fiber, yet Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Apple has 3 times more Fiber than Melon. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while Melon has 0.9g.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

We used Apples, raw, with skin and Melons, casaba, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Apple
2
:
7
Melon
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.035
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.035

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.
Apple
3
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7
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
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3
Melon
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Protein +326.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 91.85
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +70%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Protein +326.9%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
:
1
Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Melon Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 5.68g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 6.58g Apple
Calories 52kcal 28kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g Apple
Calcium 6mg 11mg Melon
Iron 0.12mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 11mg 5mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 1mg 9mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.027mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.035mg
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.015mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 3µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.039g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.