Melon vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between melon and nectarine
- Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, nectarine has more vitamin A and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for melon is 18% higher.
- Nectarine has 7 times less vitamin B6 than melon. Melon has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while nectarine has 0.025mg.
- Melon is lower in sugar.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index than nectarine.
Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Nectarines, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +303.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.06g
~equal in
Water
~87.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.025g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 5.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 1.125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 201mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 10.55g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 1.06g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 8.85g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 7.89g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.025 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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