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Rose apple vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rose apple and Melon

    Food varieties used in this article are Rose-apples, 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
    Melon
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
    Contains more IronIron +385.7%
    Contains more CopperCopper +275%
    Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.7%

    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 74% 20% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Melon
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    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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.8%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~21.8mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0.6 g
    Fats: 0.3 g
    Carbs: 5.7 g
    Water: 93 g
    Other: 0.4 g
    Melon
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    7% 92%
    Protein: 1.11 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 6.58 g
    Water: 91.85 g
    Other: 0.36 g
    Contains more FatsFats +200%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
    ~equal in Water ~91.85g
    ~equal in Other ~0.36g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Rose apple Melon Opinion
    Calories 25kcal 28kcal Melon
    Protein 0.6g 1.11g Melon
    Fats 0.3g 0.1g Rose apple
    Vitamin C 22.3mg 21.8mg Rose apple
    Net carbs 5.7g 5.68g Rose apple
    Carbs 5.7g 6.58g Melon
    Magnesium 5mg 11mg Melon
    Calcium 29mg 11mg Rose apple
    Potassium 123mg 182mg Melon
    Iron 0.07mg 0.34mg Melon
    Sugar 5.69g Rose apple
    Fiber 0.9g Melon
    Copper 0.016mg 0.06mg Melon
    Zinc 0.06mg 0.07mg Melon
    Phosphorus 8mg 5mg Rose apple
    Sodium 0mg 9mg Rose apple
    Vitamin A 339IU 0IU Rose apple
    Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Rose apple
    Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
    Manganese 0.029mg 0.035mg Melon
    Selenium 0.4µg Melon
    Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Rose apple
    Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.031mg Melon
    Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.232mg Rose apple
    Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
    Vitamin B6 0.163mg Melon
    Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
    Folate 8µg Melon
    Choline 7.6mg Melon
    Saturated Fat 0.025g Rose apple
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Rose apple 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
    9%
    Rose apple
    11%
    Melon
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Rose apple
    7%
    Melon

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Rose apple
    Rose apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Rose apple
    Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Rose apple
    Rose apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Rose apple
    Rose apple is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Melon
    Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Melon
    Melon is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Melon
    Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

    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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/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.