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Melon vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between melon and skipjack tuna

  • Melon has more vitamin C, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 116% more than melon.
  • Melon contains 22 times more vitamin C than skipjack tuna. While melon contains 21.8mg of vitamin C, skipjack tuna contains only 1mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.8%
Contains more IronIron +370.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5600%
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.
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2080%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7984.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +501.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2441.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1190%
Contains more OtherOther +2183.3%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 18.756mg 116%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 0.4µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.981mg 63%
Protein 1.11g 28.21g 54%
Phosphorus 5mg 285mg 40%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 1mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Iron 0.34mg 1.6mg 16%
Potassium 182mg 522mg 10%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.485mg 8%
Magnesium 11mg 44mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.122mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.11mg 6%
Calories 28kcal 132kcal 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Calcium 11mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 47mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.403g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.29g 2%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.42g 2%
Carbs 6.58g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.038mg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.019mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.243g 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.69g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $7.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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