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Melon vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between melon and pollock

  • Melon has more vitamin C; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than melon.
  • Melon contains less sodium.
  • Melon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of melon is 62, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Melon
2
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +636.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10925%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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.
Melon
3
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%
Pollock
10
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +619.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1105.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
2
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2015.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1080%
Contains more OtherOther +369.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1394.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0.4µg 44.1µg 79%
Protein 1.11g 23.48g 45%
Phosphorus 5mg 267mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 3.949mg 23%
Sodium 9mg 419mg 18%
Magnesium 11mg 81mg 17%
Choline 7.6mg 91.6mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.223mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.329mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Potassium 182mg 430mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.432mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.57mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.583g 4%
Calories 28kcal 111kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.054mg 3%
Iron 0.34mg 0.56mg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.28mg 2%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.159g 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.018mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Pollock
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
11%
Melon
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.