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Melon vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Melon and Orange juice different?

  • Melon is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 31% higher.
  • Melon contains 5 times more Fiber than Orange juice. While Melon contains 0.9g of Fiber, Orange juice contains only 0.2g.
  • Melon has less Sugar.

Melons, casaba, raw and Orange juice, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 200
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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 200

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 88.3
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 88.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.04
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 10.2g Orange juice
Protein 1.11g 0.7g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Orange juice
Carbs 6.58g 10.4g Orange juice
Calories 28kcal 45kcal Orange juice
Sugar 5.69g 8.4g Melon
Fiber 0.9g 0.2g Melon
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.34mg 0.2mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 5mg 17mg Orange juice
Potassium 182mg 200mg Orange juice
Sodium 9mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.07mg 0.05mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.044mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.014mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.04mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.03mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.19mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.04mg Melon
Folate 8µg 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.024g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.04g Orange juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Orange juice
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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.