Banana melon vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between banana melon and grapefruit
- Banana melon contains less vitamin C and fiber than grapefruit.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for grapefruit is 26% higher.
Food types used in this article are Melon, banana (Navajo) and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.
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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 IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.3% |
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:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
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Protein
~0.77g
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Water
~88.06g
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:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +16.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +23.8% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 31.2mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.06g | 10.66g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 9mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 0.77g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.36g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.06g | 1.77g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit 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 - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana melon is relatively richer in minerals