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Mackerel vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and winter melon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in mackerel is higher than in winter melon.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than winter melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.7% 0.53% 15% 7.7% 17% 8.1% 14% 7.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +870%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6583.3%
Contains more IronIron +292.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +308.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 43% 0% 0% 0% 10% 25% 7.5% 8% 8.1% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3150%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5862.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8805%
Contains more OtherOther +1590%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +80.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18835.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4842.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Winter melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.2µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 0.4g 47%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.4mg 40%
Phosphorus 278mg 19mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.035mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.087g 28%
Fats 17.81g 0.2g 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.11mg 23%
Magnesium 97mg 10mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.016g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.037g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.133mg 17%
Iron 1.57mg 0.4mg 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13mg 14%
Calories 262kcal 13kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Potassium 401mg 6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.04mg 10%
Copper 0.094mg 0.023mg 8%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.61mg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.058mg 2%
Sodium 83mg 111mg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3g 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.1g N/A
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Winter 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
217%
Mackerel
8%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.