Orange vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oranges and melon
- Oranges have more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, and folate, while melon has more vitamin B6.
- Oranges cover your daily need for vitamin C, 35% more than melon.
- Oranges contain 6 times more vitamin B1 than melon. While oranges contain 0.087mg of vitamin B1, melon contains only 0.015mg.
- The amount of sugar in melon is lower.
- Oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oranges is 45, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
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 CVitamin C | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 21.8mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 6.58g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)