Potato vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potatoes and melon
- Melon has less vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Melon contains 11 times less phosphorus than potatoes. Potatoes contain 57mg of phosphorus, while melon contains 5mg.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1040% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +471.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~0.025g
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.002g
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 6.58g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 28kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 21.8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.025 g)