Melon vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between melon and chinook salmon
- Melon has more vitamin C, while chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 120% more than melon.
- Melon contains 5 times more vitamin C than chinook salmon. While melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, chinook salmon contains only 4.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1009.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +431.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +396.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4229.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +929.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +337.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 46.8µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 10.045mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 371mg | 52% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 25.72g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.462mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 13.38g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 4.1mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 2.662g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.865mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 505mg | 10% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 231kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Folate | 8µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-107.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2217.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13280% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +287000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6725.6% |
