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Melon vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Melon and Naranjilla

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, while Naranjilla has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 21% more than Naranjilla.
  • Melon contains 2 times more Sugar than Naranjilla. While Melon contains 5.69g of Sugar, Naranjilla contains only 3.74g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened.

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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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 200
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 200
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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +484%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +484%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Fats +120%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Fats +120%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 4.8g Melon
Protein 1.11g 0.44g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.22g Naranjilla
Carbs 6.58g 5.9g Melon
Calories 28kcal 25kcal Melon
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 5.69g 3.74g Naranjilla
Fiber 0.9g 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 11mg 8mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.35mg Naranjilla
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 5mg 12mg Naranjilla
Potassium 182mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 9mg 4mg Naranjilla
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Naranjilla
Copper 0.06mg 0.028mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 0IU 568IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Naranjilla
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 21.8mg 3.2mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.107mg Melon
Folate 8µg 3µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14.6µg Naranjilla
Saturated Fat 0.025g Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Naranjilla
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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.