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Blueberry vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blueberry and Melon

  • Blueberry has more Vitamin K, Manganese, and Fiber, while Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Blueberry covers your daily need of Vitamin K 14% more than Melon.
  • Blueberry contains 11 times more Vitamin E than Melon. While Blueberry contains 0.57mg of Vitamin E, Melon contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blueberries, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +860%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +672%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
~equal in Water ~91.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blueberry Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Melon Opinion
Calories 57kcal 28kcal Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.33g 0.1g Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 21.8mg Melon
Net carbs 12.09g 5.68g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 6.58g Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Melon
Calcium 6mg 11mg Melon
Potassium 77mg 182mg Melon
Iron 0.28mg 0.34mg Melon
Sugar 9.96g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 2.4g 0.9g Blueberry
Copper 0.057mg 0.06mg Melon
Zinc 0.16mg 0.07mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 5mg Blueberry
Sodium 1mg 9mg Blueberry
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Blueberry
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.05mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.035mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.031mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.232mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.084mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.163mg Melon
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.5µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Choline 6mg 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.002g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.039g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Melon
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
11%
Blueberry
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.