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Melon vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Melon and Grapefruit

  • Melon has more Vitamin B6, however, Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Grapefruit contains 0.053mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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
6
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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.8%
Contains more IronIron +325%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Zinc ~0.07mg

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
3
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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
~equal in Water ~88.06g
~equal in Other ~0.37g

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +900%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.036g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 28kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Protein 1.11g 0.77g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Grapefruit
Vitamin C 21.8mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 5.68g 9.06g Grapefruit
Carbs 6.58g 10.66g Grapefruit
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Melon
Calcium 11mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 182mg 135mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.08mg Melon
Sugar 5.69g 6.89g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 1.6g Grapefruit
Copper 0.06mg 0.032mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg
Phosphorus 5mg 18mg Grapefruit
Sodium 9mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.035mg 0.022mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.031mg
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.204mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.053mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Melon
Folate 8µg 13µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.6mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.036g Melon
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Grapefruit
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
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
5%
Grapefruit

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 - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.