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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 135% | |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 1.5mg | 64% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 33.49g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.435mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 9g | 35% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.43mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 10.1µg | 18% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 354kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 9mg | 113mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 356mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 3.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 4.06g | 15.23g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.06g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.36g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)