Melon vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are melon and cod different?
- Melon is richer in vitamin C, while cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3058% more than melon.
- Melon contains 22 times more vitamin C than cod. Melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, while cod contains 1mg.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index (62) than cod (0).
Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types were 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3960% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8175% |
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 | +2080% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +789.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +757.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1504.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +570% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +492.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 153mg | 3058% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 33.1µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 17.81g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 203mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 2.063mg | 11% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 65.2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 413mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.245mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 82kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins