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Orange juice vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange juice and Melon different?

  • Orange juice is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 31% higher.
  • Orange juice contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Melon. While Orange juice contains 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Melon contains only 0.015mg.
  • Melon has less Sugar.

Orange juice, raw and Melons, casaba, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 182

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.025
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Melon Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 5.68g Orange juice
Protein 0.7g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Orange juice
Carbs 10.4g 6.58g Orange juice
Calories 45kcal 28kcal Orange juice
Sugar 8.4g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 0.2g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.2mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 17mg 5mg Orange juice
Potassium 200mg 182mg Orange juice
Sodium 1mg 9mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.044mg 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.014mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 50mg 21.8mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.232mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.084mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 30µg 8µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.025g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.002g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.039g Orange juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange juice Melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Orange juice
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.