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Melon vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Melon and Apple?

  • Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Apple is richer in Fiber.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Melon has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Apple. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Apple has 0.041mg.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Apples, raw, with skin types in this comparison.

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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.
Melon
Melon
7
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%
Apple
Apple
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.035mg

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.
Melon
Melon
8
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%
Apple
Apple
3
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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Apple
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.9%
~equal in Water ~85.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Apple
Apple
2
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Apple Opinion
Calories 28kcal 52kcal Apple
Protein 1.11g 0.26g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Apple
Vitamin C 21.8mg 4.6mg Melon
Net carbs 5.68g 11.41g Apple
Carbs 6.58g 13.81g Apple
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Melon
Calcium 11mg 6mg Melon
Potassium 182mg 107mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.12mg Melon
Sugar 5.69g 10.39g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 2.4g Apple
Copper 0.06mg 0.027mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Melon
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 5mg 11mg Apple
Sodium 9mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.035mg
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.026mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.091mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.061mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.041mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.2µg Melon
Folate 8µg 3µg Melon
Choline 7.6mg 3.4mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.028g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Apple
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
11%
Melon
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.