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Watermelon vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watermelon and Banana melon different?

  • Watermelon contains 2 times more Sugar than Banana melon. Watermelon contains 6.2g of Sugar, while Banana melon contains 3.36g.

Watermelon, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo) types were 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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
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 IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~8.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 CarbsCarbs +86%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
~equal in Water ~94.66g
~equal in Other ~0.24g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 61%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.3 g
Fructose: 2.06 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +63.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Banana melon Opinion
Calories 30kcal 21kcal Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 0.84g Banana melon
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Banana melon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 8.1mg
Net carbs 7.15g 3.76g Watermelon
Carbs 7.55g 4.06g Watermelon
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 7mg 13mg Banana melon
Potassium 112mg 140mg Banana melon
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 3.36g Banana melon
Fiber 0.4g 0.3g Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.035mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 11mg 9mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 11mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg 0.036mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.018mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.46mg Banana melon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.07mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.05mg Banana melon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 3µg 20µg Banana melon
Choline 4.1mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g 2.06g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
8%
Watermelon
7%
Banana melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
6%
Banana melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.