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Melon vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between melon and rainbow trout

  • Melon has more vitamin C, while rainbow trout has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 179% more than melon.
  • Melon contains 8 times more vitamin C than rainbow trout. While melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, rainbow trout contains only 2.9mg.
  • Rainbow trout has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rainbow trout is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Melon
3
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 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +542.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4420%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5800%
~equal in Iron ~0.31mg

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
2
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%
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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +651.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4580%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1884.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +755.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
3
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1696.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6080%

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
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3764.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Rainbow trout
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 Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.3µg 179%
Vitamin D 0µg 15.9µg 80%
Vitamin D 0IU 635IU 79%
Selenium 0.4µg 23.6µg 42%
Protein 1.11g 19.94g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 5.567mg 33%
Phosphorus 5mg 226mg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.667mg 32%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 2.9mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.34mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.34mg 14%
Choline 7.6mg 65mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.507g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.12mg 9%
Fats 0.1g 6.18g 9%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.383g 6%
Calories 28kcal 141kcal 6%
Potassium 182mg 377mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.979g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.09mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.45mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Sodium 9mg 51mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.046mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 25mg 1%
Folate 8µg 11µg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Iron 0.34mg 0.31mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Rainbow trout
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
11%
Melon
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.358g)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.