Melon vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between melon and tuna
- Melon has more vitamin C; however, tuna has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin D, choline, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for tuna is 196% higher.
- Melon has a higher glycemic index than tuna.
Food types used in this article are Melons, casaba, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6560% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26950% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +793.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9412.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +536.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +921.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2526.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +490% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 108.2µg | 196% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 22.07mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.35µg | 98% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 1.038mg | 67% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 29.15g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 333mg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 77.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 82IU | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 527mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.134mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.92mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.58g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.59g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.205g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.69g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.138g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 - 0.18g)