Melon vs. Celery — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between melon and celery?
- Melon is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet celery is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
- Celery's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 22% higher.
- Melon has 7 times more vitamin C than celery. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while celery has 3.1mg.
- Celery contains less sugar.
- Celery has a lower glycemic index than melon.
We used Melons, casaba, raw and Celery, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +380% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.3% |
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 | +603.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1072% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 29.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 3.1mg | 21% |
| Folate | 8µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.074mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.246mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 1.34g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celery is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celery is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)