Melon vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Melon and Avocado
- Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Avocado covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 26% more than Melon.
- Avocado has 2 times less Vitamin C than Melon. Melon has 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while Avocado has 10mg.
- Melon contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +814.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +940% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +305.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +118% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +649.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1553.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +740% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.8% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14560% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +489850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4556.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 14.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 1.83g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 8.53g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 485mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 0.66g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.64mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 146IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 2.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.142mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 1.389mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 21µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 81µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 14.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 2.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 9.799g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 1.816g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)