Melon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between melon and bananas
- Melon has more vitamin C, while bananas have more vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
- Bananas cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 16% more than melon.
- Melon contains 3 times more vitamin C than bananas. While melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, bananas contain only 8.7mg.
- The amount of sugar in melon is lower.
- Bananas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +671.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.6% |
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Protein
~1.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.367mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 8.7mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.6g | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 358mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.665mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)