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Melon vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Melon and Plantain raw

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Fiber in Plantain raw is higher than in Melon.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Plantains, 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.
Melon
2
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.2%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%

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 61% 68% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +270%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.7%
Contains more OtherOther +222.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Plantain raw Opinion
Calories 28kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Protein 1.11g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.1g 0.37g Plantain raw
Vitamin C 21.8mg 18.4mg Melon
Net carbs 5.68g 29.59g Plantain raw
Carbs 6.58g 31.89g Plantain raw
Magnesium 11mg 37mg Plantain raw
Calcium 11mg 3mg Melon
Potassium 182mg 499mg Plantain raw
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg Plantain raw
Sugar 5.69g 15g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 2.3g Plantain raw
Copper 0.06mg 0.081mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.07mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 5mg 34mg Plantain raw
Sodium 9mg 4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 0IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.054mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.686mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.7µg Melon
Folate 8µg 22µg Plantain raw
Choline 7.6mg 13.5mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.143g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.032g Plantain raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.069g Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.