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Halibut raw vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are halibut raw and horned melon different?

  • Halibut raw is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for halibut raw is 27% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While halibut raw contains 0.08mg of vitamin B2, horned melon contains only 0.015mg.
  • Halibut raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties 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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%

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 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +707.3%
Contains more FatsFats +998.4%
Contains more OtherOther +253.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin D 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin D 1097IU 137%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.063mg 27%
Protein 14.37g 1.78g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 21%
Fats 13.84g 1.26g 19%
Phosphorus 164mg 37mg 18%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.419g 11%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 9%
Calories 186kcal 44kcal 7%
Iron 0.66mg 1.13mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.565mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Potassium 268mg 123mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 40mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Sodium 80mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.025mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.48mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.183mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Calcium 3mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Horned melon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Halibut raw
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.