Melon vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between melon and piña colada
- Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, piña colada is richer in manganese.
- Piña colada covers your daily manganese needs 21% more than melon.
- Piña colada has 4 times less vitamin C than melon. Melon has 21.8mg of vitamin C, while piña colada has 4.9mg.
- Melon contains less sugar.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of piña colada is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1408.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +344.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.42 g
Fats:
1.88 g
Carbs:
22.66 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
10.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1780% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2691.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4000% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.528mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 4.9mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 174kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.636g | 7% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 22.66g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.88g | 3% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 22.33g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.033g | 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
11%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.611g)
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.