Roselle vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between roselle and melon
- Roselle has more calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin A; however, melon has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for roselle is 20% higher.
Food types used in this article are Roselle, 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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1854.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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 B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 215mg | 11mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 21.8mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.31g | 6.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 208mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.31g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 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
19%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.