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Tamarind vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tamarind and Melon

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Melon is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Melon.
  • Melon contains 23 times less Phosphorus than Tamarind. Tamarind contains 113mg of Phosphorus, while Melon contains 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, 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.
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Melon
Contains more Calcium +572.7%
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains more Magnesium +736.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2160%
Contains more Potassium +245.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +572.7%
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains more Magnesium +736.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2160%
Contains more Potassium +245.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%

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.
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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +849.8%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Water +192.5%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +849.8%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Water +192.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Melon Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 5.68g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.11g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.1g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 6.58g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 28kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 5.1g 0.9g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 11mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.34mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 11mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 5mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 182mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.07mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.015mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.031mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.232mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.084mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 14µg 8µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.5µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.002g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.039g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind 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
20%
Tamarind
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.