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Horned melon vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horned melon and sockeye salmon?

  • Horned melon is higher in iron and vitamin C, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, and copper.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 60% more.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Horned melon (Kiwano) and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types 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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +724.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1212.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1387.6%
Contains more FatsFats +342.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horned melon Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 10.123mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.827mg 59%
Protein 1.78g 26.48g 49%
Phosphorus 37mg 305mg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.274mg 22%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.246mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.157mg 11%
Potassium 123mg 436mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 9%
Iron 1.13mg 0.52mg 8%
Fats 1.26g 5.57g 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Calories 44kcal 156kcal 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 58µg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.076mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 5%
Sodium 2mg 92mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4%
Carbs 7.56g 0g 3%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.013mg 1%
Magnesium 40mg 36mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 7.56g 0g N/A
Calcium 13mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horned melon Sockeye salmon
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
5%
Horned melon
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Horned melon
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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 - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.