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Melon vs. Rose apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Melon and Rose apple

  • Rose apple contains 2 times less Magnesium than Melon. Melon contains 11mg of Magnesium, while Rose apple contains 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Rose-apples, 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.
Melon
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 20% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~22.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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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: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Water ~93g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Rose apple Opinion
Calories 28kcal 25kcal Melon
Protein 1.11g 0.6g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Rose apple
Vitamin C 21.8mg 22.3mg Rose apple
Net carbs 5.68g 5.7g Rose apple
Carbs 6.58g 5.7g Melon
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Melon
Calcium 11mg 29mg Rose apple
Potassium 182mg 123mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 0.07mg Melon
Sugar 5.69g Rose apple
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Copper 0.06mg 0.016mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.06mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 8mg Rose apple
Sodium 9mg 0mg Rose apple
Vitamin A 0IU 339IU Rose apple
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Rose apple
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg 0.029mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Rose apple
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.03mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.8mg Rose apple
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Choline 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Rose apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Rose apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Melon
9%
Rose apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
4%
Rose apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose apple
Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose apple
Rose apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose apple
Rose apple is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/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.