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Melon vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between melon and paprika

  • Melon contains less vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, vitamin K, and potassium than paprika.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Spices, paprika.

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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
1
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1518.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1152.7%
Contains more IronIron +6117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1088.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6085.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4442.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1475%

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
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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Paprika
10
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2322.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3867.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2888.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1213.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3112%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +577.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +717.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1173.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12790%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +720.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2050%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19812.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.34mg 21.14mg 260%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 2.141mg 152%
Fiber 0.9g 34.9g 136%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 1.23mg 92%
Copper 0.06mg 0.713mg 73%
Manganese 0.035mg 1.59mg 68%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 80.3µg 65%
Potassium 182mg 2280mg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 10.06mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 7.766g 52%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 2.51mg 49%
Phosphorus 5mg 314mg 44%
Magnesium 11mg 178mg 40%
Zinc 0.07mg 4.33mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg 26%
Protein 1.11g 14.14g 26%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0.9mg 23%
Calcium 11mg 229mg 22%
Fats 0.1g 12.89g 20%
Carbs 6.58g 53.99g 16%
Calories 28kcal 282kcal 13%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.3µg 11%
Folate 8µg 49µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.14g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 7.6mg 51.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 9mg 68mg 3%
Net carbs 5.68g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.