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Banana melon vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Banana melon and Roselle

  • The amount of Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium in Roselle is higher than in Banana melon.
  • Roselle covers your daily need of Calcium 20% more than Banana melon.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melon, banana (Navajo) and Roselle, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1553.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +604.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%

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%
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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.6%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

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 Roselle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Roselle Opinion
Calories 21kcal 49kcal Roselle
Protein 0.84g 0.96g Roselle
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 8.1mg 12mg Roselle
Net carbs 3.76g 11.31g Roselle
Carbs 4.06g 11.31g Roselle
Magnesium 10mg 51mg Roselle
Calcium 13mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 140mg 208mg Roselle
Iron 0.21mg 1.48mg Roselle
Sugar 3.36g Roselle
Fiber 0.3g Banana melon
Copper 0.035mg Banana melon
Zinc 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 9mg 37mg Roselle
Sodium 11mg 6mg Roselle
Vitamin A 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A 14µg Roselle
Manganese 0.036mg Banana melon
Selenium 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg Banana melon
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.028mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.31mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg Banana melon
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Roselle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.