Banana vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bananas and banana melon
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B5 than banana melon.
- Bananas' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% more.
- Bananas contain 9 times more fiber than banana melon. Bananas contain 2.6g of fiber, while banana melon contains 0.3g.
- Banana melon contains less sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bananas, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +634% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +880% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +462.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.3 g
Fructose:
2.06 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +283.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +135.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.05mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.036mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.3g | 9% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 4.06g | 6% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 21kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 0g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 8.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 3.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
15%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins