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Melon vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between melon and clementine?

  • Melon is richer in vitamin B6, yet clementine is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B1.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Melon has 2 times more vitamin B6 than clementine. Melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while clementine has 0.075mg.
  • Melon contains less sugar.
  • Clementine has a lower glycemic index than melon.

We used Melons, casaba, raw and Clementines, 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.
Melon
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Potassium ~177mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Clementine DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21.8mg 48.8mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.075mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.086mg 6%
Folate 8µg 24µg 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0.14mg 3%
Fiber 0.9g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.636mg 3%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Carbs 6.58g 12.02g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 11mg 30mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.043mg 2%
Phosphorus 5mg 21mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.151mg 1%
Calories 28kcal 47kcal 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.2mg 1%
Protein 1.11g 0.85g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 5.68g 10.32g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 182mg 177mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 9.18g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.03mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Clementine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Melon
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.