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Mandarin orange vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Banana melon

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Fiber in Mandarin orange is higher than in Banana melon.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Banana melon.
  • Banana melon has 6 times less Fiber than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 1.8g of Fiber, while Banana melon has 0.3g.
  • Banana melon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%
~equal in Protein ~0.84g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 61%
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 +63.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +16.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Banana melon
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Banana melon Opinion
Calories 53kcal 21kcal Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.84g Banana melon
Fats 0.31g 0.2g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 8.1mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 3.76g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 4.06g Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 13mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 140mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.21mg Banana melon
Sugar 10.58g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 1.8g 0.3g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.035mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 20mg 9mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 16µg 20µg Banana melon
Choline 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 2.06g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
16%
Mandarin orange
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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 - 7.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.