Grapefruit vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Grapefruit and Melon
- Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin B6.
Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Sodium
-100%
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Iron
+325%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Copper
+87.5%
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Manganese
+59.1%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07
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Calcium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+260%
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Sodium
-100%
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Iron
+325%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Copper
+87.5%
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Manganese
+59.1%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Zinc - 0.07
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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Vitamin C
+43.1%
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Vitamin B1
+186.7%
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Vitamin B5
+211.9%
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Folate
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+207.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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Vitamin C
+43.1%
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Vitamin B1
+186.7%
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Vitamin B5
+211.9%
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Folate
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+13.7%
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Vitamin B6
+207.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+40%
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Carbs
+62%
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Protein
+44.2%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
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Fats
+40%
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Carbs
+62%
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Protein
+44.2%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
Saturated Fat:
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.036 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.039 g
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Saturated Fat
-16%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.06g | 5.68g |
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Protein | 0.77g | 1.11g |
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Fats | 0.14g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 10.66g | 6.58g |
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Calories | 42kcal | 28kcal |
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Fructose | 1.77g |
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Sugar | 6.89g | 5.69g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g |
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Calcium | 22mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 0.08mg | 0.34mg |
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Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg |
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Phosphorus | 18mg | 5mg |
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Potassium | 135mg | 182mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | |
Copper | 0.032mg | 0.06mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.035mg |
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Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 1150IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 21.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.031mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.232mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.084mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.163mg |
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Folate | 13µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg |
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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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Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.025g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.002g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.039g |
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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
20%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?

Grapefruit 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.