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Melon vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between melon and lobster Raw

  • Melon has more vitamin C; however, lobster Raw is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Lobster Raw covers your daily copper needs 143% 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 lobster Raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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
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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +663.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2148.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4942.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg

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
4
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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +825%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1388.3%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more OtherOther +394.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +659%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 1.349mg 143%
Selenium 0.4µg 63.6µg 115%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Zinc 0.07mg 3.53mg 31%
Protein 1.11g 16.52g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 1.449mg 27%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0mg 24%
Phosphorus 5mg 161mg 22%
Sodium 9mg 423mg 18%
Choline 7.6mg 70.3mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 1.591mg 8%
Calcium 11mg 84mg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.87mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.296g 2%
Calories 28kcal 77kcal 2%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.056mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.22g 1%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.181g 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.75g 1%
Potassium 182mg 200mg 1%
Iron 0.34mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 5.69g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Lobster Raw
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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.