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Banana melon vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between banana melon and figs

  • Banana melon has more vitamin C, while figs have more fiber.
  • Figs contain 4 times less vitamin C than banana melon. Banana melon contains 8.1mg of vitamin C, while figs contain 2mg.
  • The amount of sugar in banana melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Melon, banana (Navajo) and Figs, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.7%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.15mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.7µg

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +372.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175%

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 Figs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Figs DV% diff.
Fiber 0.3g 2.9g 10%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg 5%
Carbs 4.06g 19.18g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.3mg 5%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.128mg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 0.07mg 4%
Calories 21kcal 74kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg 3%
Fructose 2.06g 3%
Potassium 140mg 232mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.05mg 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.37mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 17mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1%
Phosphorus 9mg 14mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Protein 0.84g 0.75g 0%
Fats 0.2g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 3.76g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 3.36g 16.26g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.15mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Figs
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%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs 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 - 12.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.