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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.035mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Melon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
~equal in Water ~91.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 52kcal 28kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 21.8mg Melon
Net carbs 11.41g 5.68g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 6.58g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Melon
Calcium 6mg 11mg Melon
Potassium 107mg 182mg Melon
Iron 0.12mg 0.34mg Melon
Sugar 10.39g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.06mg Melon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Melon
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 5mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 9mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.035mg
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 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
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Melon
Folate 3µg 8µg Melon
Choline 3.4mg 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.039g Apple
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
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
11%
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.