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Apricot vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apricot and Melon

  • Apricot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 13% higher.
  • Melon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Apricots, 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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Contains more Vitamin C +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
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 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Contains more Vitamin C +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
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.
Apricot Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Melon Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 5.68g Apricot
Protein 1.4g 1.11g Apricot
Fats 0.39g 0.1g Apricot
Carbs 11.12g 6.58g Apricot
Calories 48kcal 28kcal Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 2g 0.9g Apricot
Calcium 13mg 11mg Apricot
Iron 0.39mg 0.34mg Apricot
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 23mg 5mg Apricot
Potassium 259mg 182mg Apricot
Sodium 1mg 9mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.07mg Apricot
Copper 0.078mg 0.06mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0.035mg Apricot
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 1279IU 0IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.05mg Apricot
Vitamin C 10mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.031mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.232mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.084mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 9µg 8µg Apricot
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.5µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.002g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.039g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot 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
16%
Apricot
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.