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Kumquat vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kumquat and banana melon

  • Banana melon contains less vitamin C, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamin B2 than kumquat.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Banana melon contains 22 times less fiber than kumquat. Kumquat contains 6.5g of fiber, while banana melon contains 0.3g.
  • The amount of sugar in banana melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more IronIron +309.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~11mg

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
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 +442%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 ProteinProtein +123.8%
Contains more FatsFats +330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +291.6%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Banana melon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.9mg 8.1mg 40%
Fiber 6.5g 0.3g 25%
Iron 0.86mg 0.21mg 8%
Copper 0.095mg 0.035mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.018mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Carbs 15.9g 4.06g 4%
Manganese 0.135mg 0.036mg 4%
Calories 71kcal 21kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.07mg 3%
Fructose 2.06g 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Protein 1.88g 0.84g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Folate 17µg 20µg 1%
Phosphorus 19mg 9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 186mg 140mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.05mg 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 3.76g N/A
Sugar 9.36g 3.36g N/A
Zinc 0.17mg 0.14mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.46mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Banana 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
18%
Kumquat
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.