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Banana melon vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana melon and Watermelon different?

    Melon, banana (Navajo) and Watermelon, raw types were 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.
    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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
    Contains more ZincZinc +40%
    Contains more IronIron +14.3%
    Contains more CopperCopper +20%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

    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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.4%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
    Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.7%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~8.1mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.045mg
    ~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
    8% 91%
    Protein: 0.61 g
    Fats: 0.15 g
    Carbs: 7.55 g
    Water: 91.45 g
    Other: 0.24 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
    Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +86%
    ~equal in Water ~91.45g
    ~equal in Other ~0.24g

    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
    19% 25% 54%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 1.21 g
    Glucose: 1.58 g
    Fructose: 3.36 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0.06 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21.5%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +63.1%
    Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~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 Watermelon
    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
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Banana melon Watermelon Opinion
    Calories 21kcal 30kcal Watermelon
    Protein 0.84g 0.61g Banana melon
    Fats 0.2g 0.15g Banana melon
    Vitamin C 8.1mg 8.1mg
    Net carbs 3.76g 7.15g Watermelon
    Carbs 4.06g 7.55g Watermelon
    Magnesium 10mg 10mg
    Calcium 13mg 7mg Banana melon
    Potassium 140mg 112mg Banana melon
    Iron 0.21mg 0.24mg Watermelon
    Sugar 3.36g 6.2g Banana melon
    Fiber 0.3g 0.4g Watermelon
    Copper 0.035mg 0.042mg Watermelon
    Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Banana melon
    Phosphorus 9mg 11mg Watermelon
    Sodium 11mg 1mg Watermelon
    Vitamin A 569IU Watermelon
    Vitamin A 28µg Watermelon
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Watermelon
    Manganese 0.036mg 0.038mg Watermelon
    Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
    Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Watermelon
    Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.021mg Watermelon
    Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.178mg Banana melon
    Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.221mg Watermelon
    Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.045mg Banana melon
    Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.1µg Banana melon
    Folate 20µg 3µg Banana melon
    Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
    Saturated Fat 0.016g Banana melon
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon
    Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
    Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
    Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
    Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
    Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
    Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
    Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
    Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
    Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
    Fructose 2.06g 3.36g Watermelon

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Watermelon
    Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Watermelon
    Watermelon 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 - 2.84g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Banana melon
    Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Banana melon
    Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Banana melon
    Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    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.

    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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.