Melon vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Melon and Cherry?
- Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Cherry is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
- Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 13% higher.
- Melon has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cherry. Melon has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Cherry has 0.044mg.
- Melon contains less Sugar.
We used Melons, casaba, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+200%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+73.3%
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Manganese
+220%
Equal in Iron - 0.32
Equal in Potassium - 173
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+200%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+42.9%
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Copper
+73.3%
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Manganese
+220%
Equal in Iron - 0.32
Equal in Potassium - 173
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.
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Vitamin C
+118%
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Vitamin B6
+270.5%
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Vitamin K
+19%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+72.4%
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Vitamin B5
+70.2%
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin C
+118%
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Vitamin B6
+270.5%
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Vitamin K
+19%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin B3
+72.4%
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Vitamin B5
+70.2%
Equal in Folate - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11%
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Fats
+200%
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Carbs
+85.1%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 86.13
Equal in Other - 0.39
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+11%
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Fats
+200%
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Carbs
+85.1%
Equal in Protein - 1
Equal in Water - 86.13
Equal in Other - 0.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4000%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.8%
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4000%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.8%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 10.58g |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 12.18g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 50kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.51g |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 8.49g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.32mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.104mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.112mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1283IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.09g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.