Melon vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between melon and dried fruit
- Melon has more vitamin C; however, dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Dried fruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than melon.
- Dried fruit contains 22 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, while dried fruit contains 1mg.
- The glycemic index of melon is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +538.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +682.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +457.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1320% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +571.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 | +2080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1015.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +852% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +613.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.343mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 4.33mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 1162mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.66mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 7.3g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 62.64g | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 2.589mg | 15% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 241kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.235mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.516mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 3.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
11%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)