Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carissa (natal-plum) and banana melon
- The amount of vitamin C, copper, and iron in carissa (natal-plum) is higher than in banana melon.
- Carissa (natal-plum) covers your daily need for vitamin C, 33% more than banana melon.
- Carissa (natal-plum) contains 6 times more iron than banana melon. While carissa (natal-plum) contains 1.31mg of iron, banana melon contains only 0.21mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carissa, (natal-plum), 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 | +60% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +523.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +369.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 38mg | 8.1mg | 33% |
Copper | 0.21mg | 0.035mg | 19% |
Iron | 1.31mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 260mg | 140mg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.06g | 3% | |
Carbs | 13.63g | 4.06g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.036mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
Calories | 62kcal | 21kcal | 2% |
Fats | 1.3g | 0.2g | 2% |
Protein | 0.5g | 0.84g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.14mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 13.63g | 3.76g | N/A |
Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.36g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
Sodium | 3mg | 11mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |