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Fish oil vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish oil and Winter melon

  • Fish oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Winter melon has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 255% more than Winter melon.
  • Fish oil contains 1529 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Winter melon. While Fish oil contains 56.564g of Monounsaturated Fat, Winter melon contains only 0.037g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Winter melon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, herring 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
0
:
8
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Fish oil
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Winter 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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Fats +49900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +49900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152775.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17835.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152775.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17835.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Winter melon
Protein 0g 0.4g Winter melon
Fats 100g 0.2g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 3g Winter melon
Calories 902kcal 13kcal Fish oil
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 0mg 19mg Winter melon
Iron 0mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 0mg 19mg Winter melon
Potassium 0mg 6mg Winter melon
Sodium 0mg 111mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0mg 0.023mg Winter melon
Manganese 0mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Winter melon
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Winter melon
Folate 0µg 5µg Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 21.29g 0.016g Winter melon
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 0.037g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.087g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Fish oil
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.274g)
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 - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter melon
Winter melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.