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Purple mangosteen vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Purple mangosteen and Banana melon different?

  • Purple mangosteen is higher in Fiber, however, Banana melon is richer in Vitamin C.

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Melon, banana (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +341.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purple mangosteen Banana melon Opinion
Calories 73kcal 21kcal Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.84g Banana melon
Fats 0.58g 0.2g Purple mangosteen
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8.1mg Banana melon
Net carbs 16.11g 3.76g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 4.06g Purple mangosteen
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Purple mangosteen
Calcium 12mg 13mg Banana melon
Potassium 48mg 140mg Banana melon
Iron 0.3mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Sugar 3.36g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g 0.3g Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.035mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 0.21mg 0.14mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 9mg Banana melon
Sodium 7mg 11mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 35IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg 0.036mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.4µg Banana melon
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.02mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.018mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 31µg 20µg Purple mangosteen
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purple mangosteen Banana melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Purple mangosteen
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Purple mangosteen
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/nutrients
  2. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.