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Melon vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melon and Apricot

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Apricot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 13% higher.
  • Apricot has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Apricot has 0.054mg.
  • Melon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Apricots, 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.
Melon
2
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Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin C +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +118%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
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Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Water - 86.35
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Equal in Water - 86.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 9.12g Apricot
Protein 1.11g 1.4g Apricot
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Apricot
Carbs 6.58g 11.12g Apricot
Calories 28kcal 48kcal Apricot
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 5.69g 9.24g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 2g Apricot
Calcium 11mg 13mg Apricot
Iron 0.34mg 0.39mg Apricot
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 23mg Apricot
Potassium 182mg 259mg Apricot
Sodium 9mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 0.07mg 0.2mg Apricot
Copper 0.06mg 0.078mg Apricot
Manganese 0.035mg 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 21.8mg 10mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.03mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.04mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.6mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.054mg Melon
Folate 8µg 9µg Apricot
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.027g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.17g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.077g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Apricot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Melon
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.