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Lime vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lime and Melon

  • Lime has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Melon has more Vitamin B6.
  • Lime has 3 times more Fiber than Melon. Lime has 2.8g of Fiber, while Melon has 0.9g.
  • Lime is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Limes, raw 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.
Lime
Lime
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Melon
Melon
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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.
Lime
Lime
5
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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Melon
Melon
5
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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Melon
Melon
3
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Water ~91.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
3
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Melon
Melon
0
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Melon Opinion
Calories 30kcal 28kcal Lime
Protein 0.7g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 21.8mg Lime
Net carbs 7.74g 5.68g Lime
Carbs 10.54g 6.58g Lime
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Melon
Calcium 33mg 11mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 182mg Melon
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg Lime
Sugar 1.69g 5.69g Lime
Fiber 2.8g 0.9g Lime
Copper 0.065mg 0.06mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg 5mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 9mg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lime
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.05mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.084mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.163mg Melon
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.5µg Melon
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 5.1mg 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.025g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.002g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.039g Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
12%
Lime
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.