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Nectarine vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Banana melon

  • The amount of Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin E in Nectarine is higher than in Banana melon.
  • The amount of Sugar in Banana melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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 18% 20% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Water ~94.66g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 61%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.3 g
Fructose: 2.06 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Banana melon Opinion
Calories 44kcal 21kcal Nectarine
Protein 1.06g 0.84g Nectarine
Fats 0.32g 0.2g Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 8.1mg Banana melon
Net carbs 8.85g 3.76g Nectarine
Carbs 10.55g 4.06g Nectarine
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Banana melon
Calcium 6mg 13mg Banana melon
Potassium 201mg 140mg Nectarine
Iron 0.28mg 0.21mg Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 1.7g 0.3g Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.035mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.14mg Nectarine
Starch 0.07g 0g Nectarine
Phosphorus 26mg 9mg Nectarine
Sodium 0mg 11mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0.036mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.018mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.46mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.07mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 5µg 20µg Banana melon
Choline 6.2mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nectarine Banana melon
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
9%
Nectarine
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.