Melon vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Melon and Lemon
- Melon has more Vitamin B6, while Lemon has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 35% more than Melon.
- Melon contains 2 times more Sugar than Lemon. While Melon contains 5.69g of Sugar, Lemon contains only 2.5g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.1g
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.089g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.