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Banana melon vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Banana melon and Coconut?

  • Banana melon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Coconut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% higher.
  • Banana melon has 2 times more Vitamin C than Coconut. Banana melon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C, while Coconut has 3.3mg.

We used Melon, banana (Navajo) and Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.3%
Contains more IronIron +1057.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1155.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2425%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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.
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2350%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +296.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16645%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.1%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Coconut Opinion
Calories 21kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 0.84g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 0.2g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 8.1mg 3.3mg Banana melon
Net carbs 3.76g 6.23g Coconut
Carbs 4.06g 15.23g Coconut
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Coconut
Calcium 13mg 14mg Coconut
Potassium 140mg 356mg Coconut
Iron 0.21mg 2.43mg Coconut
Sugar 3.36g 6.23g Banana melon
Fiber 0.3g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.035mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 0.14mg 1.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 9mg 113mg Coconut
Sodium 11mg 20mg Banana melon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 0.036mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 0.4µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.02mg Coconut
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.054mg Coconut
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.2µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Coconut
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
7%
Banana melon
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/nutrients
  2. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.