Banana melon vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between banana melon and winter melon
- Banana melon has less fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin C.
- Winter melon contains 23 times less potassium than banana melon. Banana melon contains 140mg of potassium, while winter melon contains 6mg.
- Banana melon has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Melon, banana (Navajo) and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.1% |
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 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~96.1g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 2.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.06g | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 9mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 13kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.06g | 3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.36g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
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 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.