Grapefruit vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Grapefruit and Banana melon
- Banana melon contains less Vitamin C, and Fiber than Grapefruit.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 26% higher.
- Banana melon has 5 times less Fiber than Grapefruit. Grapefruit has 1.6g of Fiber, while Banana melon has 0.3g.
- Banana melon is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
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Protein
~0.84g
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Water
~94.66g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +23.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +16.4% |
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Maltose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 0.77g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.06g | 3.76g |
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| Carbs | 10.66g | 4.06g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 6.89g | 3.36g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.035mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.036mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 1.77g | 2.06g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana melon is relatively richer in minerals