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Smoothie vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoothie and Melon

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin B12, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Melon has 4 times less Calcium than Smoothie. Smoothie has 41mg of Calcium, while Melon has 11mg.
  • Melon contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
1
:
9
Melon
Melon
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +658.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Smoothie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +658.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%

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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
4
:
8
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.8%
Smoothie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
3
Melon
Melon
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Protein - 1.11
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36
Smoothie
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Protein - 1.11
Equal in Water - 91.85
Equal in Other - 0.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Melon Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 5.68g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 1.11g Smoothie
Fats 0g 0.1g Melon
Carbs 8.16g 6.58g Smoothie
Calories 37kcal 28kcal Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 0g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 41mg 11mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg Melon
Potassium 24mg 182mg Melon
Sodium 29mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 24.5mg 21.8mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.232mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.025g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.