Nectarine vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Nectarine and Melon
- Nectarine has more Vitamin B3, however, Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Melon is 18% higher.
- Melon has 15 times less Vitamin E than Nectarine. Nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E, while Melon has 0.05mg.
- Melon is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Nectarines, raw and Melons, casaba, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +303.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.11g
~equal in
Water
~91.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.025g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.06g | 1.11g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 21.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.85g | 5.68g |
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| Carbs | 10.55g | 6.58g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 201mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 7.89g | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 0.07g |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 332IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.185mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.025g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.009mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.009mg |
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| Leucine | 0.014mg |
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| Lysine | 0.016mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg |
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| Valine | 0.013mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 1.37g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.025 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.