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Melon vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melon and Lime

  • Melon has more Vitamin B6, however, Lime has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Melon has 3 times more Sugar than Lime. Melon has 5.69g of Sugar, while Lime has 1.69g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Limes, 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
Melon
3
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%
Lime
Lime
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.065mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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
Melon
5
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%
Lime
Lime
5
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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
3
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Lime
Lime
2
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
~equal in Water ~88.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
Melon
0
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Lime
Lime
3
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Lime Opinion
Calories 28kcal 30kcal Lime
Protein 1.11g 0.7g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Lime
Vitamin C 21.8mg 29.1mg Lime
Net carbs 5.68g 7.74g Lime
Carbs 6.58g 10.54g Lime
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Melon
Calcium 11mg 33mg Lime
Potassium 182mg 102mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg Lime
Sugar 5.69g 1.69g Lime
Fiber 0.9g 2.8g Lime
Copper 0.06mg 0.065mg Lime
Zinc 0.07mg 0.11mg Lime
Phosphorus 5mg 18mg Lime
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lime
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.22mg Lime
Manganese 0.035mg 0.008mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.03mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.02mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.2mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.043mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.6µg Melon
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 7.6mg 5.1mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.055g Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Lime
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
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.