Melon vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Melon and Pear
- Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Pear is higher in Fiber.
- Melon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Pear.
- Pear contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Pear contains 0.029mg.
- Melon has less Sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Pears, 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
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 | +407% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +462.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.5% |
~equal in
Water
~83.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 57kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 0.36g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 4.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 12.13g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 15.23g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 7mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 116mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.18mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 9.75g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.048mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.022g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.011mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.011mg |
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| Leucine | 0.019mg |
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| Lysine | 0.017mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.002mg |
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| Fructose | 6.42g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.