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Halibut raw vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between halibut raw and melon

  • Halibut raw has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B3, while melon has more vitamin C.
  • Halibut raw's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 183% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in melon is lower.
  • Halibut raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of halibut raw is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%

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%
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1360%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +713.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%

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
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1194.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13740%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3405.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Melon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Melon DV% diff.
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0µg 137%
Vitamin D 1097IU 0IU 137%
Selenium 36.5µg 0.4µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg 42%
Protein 14.37g 1.11g 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Phosphorus 164mg 5mg 23%
Fats 13.84g 0.1g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 0.002g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.163mg 20%
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.419g 0.025g 11%
Choline 61.8mg 7.6mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.039g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.232mg 8%
Calories 186kcal 28kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.031mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.015mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Iron 0.66mg 0.34mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 9mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.07mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.084mg 3%
Potassium 268mg 182mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Folate 1µg 8µg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.58g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.035mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.69g N/A
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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw 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
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.