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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.
Melon
5
:
4
Lemon
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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
4
:
6
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
3
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2
Lemon
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 88.98
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
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2
Lemon
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.2%
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Melon Lemon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 6.52g Lemon
Protein 1.11g 1.1g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 6.58g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 28kcal 29kcal Lemon
Sugar 5.69g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 0.9g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 11mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 182mg 138mg Melon
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.06mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.037mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.03mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.02mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.1mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.08mg Melon
Folate 8µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.039g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Melon Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Melon
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.