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Banana melon vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana melon and Kiwi

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin E, and Potassium in Kiwi is higher than in Banana melon.
  • Kiwi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 94% more than Banana melon.
  • Banana melon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melon, banana (Navajo) and Kiwifruit, green, 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%
Kiwi
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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% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.14mg

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%
Kiwi
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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 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +722.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.1%
Contains more OtherOther +154.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 61%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.3 g
Fructose: 2.06 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kiwi
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2% 46% 48% 2% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 4.11 g
Fructose: 4.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0.17 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +216.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +111.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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 Kiwi
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 Kiwi Opinion
Calories 21kcal 61kcal Kiwi
Protein 0.84g 1.14g Kiwi
Fats 0.2g 0.52g Kiwi
Vitamin C 8.1mg 92.7mg Kiwi
Net carbs 3.76g 11.66g Kiwi
Carbs 4.06g 14.66g Kiwi
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Kiwi
Calcium 13mg 34mg Kiwi
Potassium 140mg 312mg Kiwi
Iron 0.21mg 0.31mg Kiwi
Sugar 3.36g 8.99g Banana melon
Fiber 0.3g 3g Kiwi
Copper 0.035mg 0.13mg Kiwi
Zinc 0.14mg 0.14mg
Phosphorus 9mg 34mg Kiwi
Sodium 11mg 3mg Kiwi
Vitamin A 87IU Kiwi
Vitamin A 4µg Kiwi
Vitamin E 0mg 1.46mg Kiwi
Manganese 0.036mg 0.098mg Kiwi
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Kiwi
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.025mg Kiwi
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.341mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.183mg Kiwi
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.063mg Kiwi
Vitamin K 4.9µg 40.3µg Kiwi
Folate 20µg 25µg Kiwi
Choline 7.8mg Kiwi
Saturated Fat 0.029g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g Kiwi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g Kiwi
Tryptophan 0.015mg Kiwi
Threonine 0.047mg Kiwi
Isoleucine 0.051mg Kiwi
Leucine 0.066mg Kiwi
Lysine 0.061mg Kiwi
Methionine 0.024mg Kiwi
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Kiwi
Valine 0.057mg Kiwi
Histidine 0.027mg Kiwi
Fructose 2.06g 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kiwi
Kiwi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kiwi
Kiwi 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 - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.