Pineapple vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pineapple and melon different?
- Pineapple has more manganese, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B1 than melon.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pineapple is 39% higher.
- Pineapple contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than melon. While pineapple contains 0.079mg of vitamin B1, melon contains only 0.015mg.
- Melon has less sugar.
Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2548.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +119.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +426.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +257.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
~equal in
Water
~91.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +550% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.039g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.927mg | 0.035mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 47.8mg | 21.8mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 109mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.12g | 6.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.232mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.54g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.72g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.85g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.009g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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.