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Melon vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Melon and Roselle

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, however, Roselle has more Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 20% higher.
  • Roselle has 2 times less Vitamin C than Melon. Melon has 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while Roselle has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Roselle, 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
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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 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +363.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1854.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +335.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
Melon
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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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~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
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.9%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Roselle Opinion
Calories 28kcal 49kcal Roselle
Protein 1.11g 0.96g Melon
Fats 0.1g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 21.8mg 12mg Melon
Net carbs 5.68g 11.31g Roselle
Carbs 6.58g 11.31g Roselle
Magnesium 11mg 51mg Roselle
Calcium 11mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 182mg 208mg Roselle
Iron 0.34mg 1.48mg Roselle
Sugar 5.69g Roselle
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 37mg Roselle
Sodium 9mg 6mg Roselle
Vitamin A 0IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.028mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.31mg Roselle
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 Roselle
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 Roselle
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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)
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.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.