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Passion fruit vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Passion fruit and Melon

  • Melon contains less Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Passion fruit.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Passion fruit is 38% higher.
  • Melon is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, 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 Iron +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1260%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 60% 21% 30% 31% 4% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Iron +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1260%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 1% 0% 100% 0% 30% 29% 0% 24% 11% 0% 2%
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 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546.6%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +255.3%
Contains more Other +119.4%
Contains more Water +25.9%
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 23.38 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.79 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 Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +255.3%
Contains more Other +119.4%
Contains more Water +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
11% 15% 74%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.411 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Passion fruit Melon Opinion
Net carbs 12.98g 5.68g Passion fruit
Protein 2.2g 1.11g Passion fruit
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Passion fruit
Carbs 23.38g 6.58g Passion fruit
Calories 97kcal 28kcal Passion fruit
Sugar 11.2g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 10.4g 0.9g Passion fruit
Calcium 12mg 11mg Passion fruit
Iron 1.6mg 0.34mg Passion fruit
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Passion fruit
Phosphorus 68mg 5mg Passion fruit
Potassium 348mg 182mg Passion fruit
Sodium 28mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Passion fruit
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Passion fruit
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Passion fruit
Vitamin A 1272IU 0IU Passion fruit
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Passion fruit
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 30mg 21.8mg Passion fruit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.031mg Passion fruit
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.232mg Passion fruit
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 14µg 8µg Passion fruit
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.086g 0.002g Passion fruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.411g 0.039g Passion fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Passion fruit 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
23%
Passion fruit
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Passion fruit
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Passion fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169108/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.