Banana melon vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are banana melon and dates different?
- Banana melon is higher in vitamin C; however, dates are richer in fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for dates is 31% higher.
- Banana melon contains 20 times more vitamin C than dates. While banana melon contains 8.1mg of vitamin C, dates contain only 0.4mg.
Melon, banana (Navajo) and Dates, deglet noor are the varieties used in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +488.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +627.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 | +1925% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +741.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230% |
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:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +361.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1748% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +566.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.3 g
Fructose:
2.06 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
23.84 g
Glucose:
19.87 g
Fructose:
19.56 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1428.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +849.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Fiber | 0.3g | 8g | 31% |
| Carbs | 4.06g | 75.03g | 24% |
| Fructose | 2.06g | 19.56g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.206mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 656mg | 15% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 282kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.589mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.02mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.262mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.165mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 9mg | 62mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 1.274mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 2.45g | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.36g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates 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 - 59.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $2)