Prunes vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Prunes and Melon
- Prunes have more Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Melon have more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Prunes is 47% higher.
- Melon has 14 times less Phosphorus than Prunes. Prunes have 69mg of Phosphorus, while Melon has 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +272.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +368.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1280% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +754.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +711.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +870.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +633.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 240kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 2.18g | 1.11g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 21.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 56.78g | 5.68g |
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| Carbs | 63.88g | 6.58g |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 732mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 38.13g | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 7.1g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 5.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 781IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 39µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 10.1mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.041mg |
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| Leucine | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 12.45g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
29%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)