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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.
Contains more Iron +292.5%
Contains more Magnesium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +1363.2%
Contains more Potassium +6583.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +308.7%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Iron +292.5%
Contains more Magnesium +870%
Contains more Phosphorus +1363.2%
Contains more Potassium +6583.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +308.7%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3150%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5862.5%
Contains more Fats +8805%
Contains more Other +1590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +80.4%
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 Protein +5862.5%
Contains more Fats +8805%
Contains more Other +1590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +80.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18835.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4842.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18835.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4842.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Winter melon
Protein 23.85g 0.4g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.2g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 3g Winter melon
Calories 262kcal 13kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 15mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 1.57mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 10mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 19mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 6mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 111mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.61mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.023mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 51.6µg 0.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.133mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.035mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 5µg Winter melon
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.002mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.009mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.003mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.037g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.087g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Winter 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
235%
Mackerel
9%
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.