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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.
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% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg

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 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 96%
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%
~equal in 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.
Banana melon Winter melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Winter melon Opinion
Calories 21kcal 13kcal Banana melon
Protein 0.84g 0.4g Banana melon
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Vitamin C 8.1mg 13mg Winter melon
Net carbs 3.76g 0.1g Banana melon
Carbs 4.06g 3g Banana melon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 13mg 19mg Winter melon
Potassium 140mg 6mg Banana melon
Iron 0.21mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Sugar 3.36g Winter melon
Fiber 0.3g 2.9g Winter melon
Copper 0.035mg 0.023mg Banana melon
Zinc 0.14mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 9mg 19mg Winter melon
Sodium 11mg 111mg Banana melon
Manganese 0.036mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.4mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.035mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg 5µg Banana melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter 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 Winter melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
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?
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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.

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.