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Java plum vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Java plum and Banana melon?

  • Java plum is richer than Banana melon in Vitamin C.

We used Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Melon, banana (Navajo) types in this article.

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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 11% 5.7% 7% 7.1% 0% 0% 7.3% 1.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.2%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%

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 48% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.5% 2.8% 4.9% 0% 8.8% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Banana melon Opinion
Calories 60kcal 21kcal Java plum
Protein 0.72g 0.84g Banana melon
Fats 0.23g 0.2g Java plum
Vitamin C 14.3mg 8.1mg Java plum
Net carbs 15.56g 3.76g Java plum
Carbs 15.56g 4.06g Java plum
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Java plum
Calcium 19mg 13mg Java plum
Potassium 79mg 140mg Banana melon
Iron 0.19mg 0.21mg Banana melon
Sugar 3.36g Java plum
Fiber 0.3g Banana melon
Copper 0.035mg Banana melon
Zinc 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 17mg 9mg Java plum
Sodium 14mg 11mg Banana melon
Vitamin A 3IU Java plum
Manganese 0.036mg Banana melon
Selenium 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.02mg Banana melon
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.018mg Banana melon
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg Banana melon
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Java plum Banana melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Java plum
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Java plum
Java plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana melon
Banana melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana melon
Banana melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/nutrients
  2. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.