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Roe vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roe and Melon

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Roe is higher than in Melon.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 481% more than Melon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Melons, casaba, 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.
Roe
8
:
2
Melon
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10200%
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains more Zinc +1728.6%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +12825%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +126.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10200%
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains more Zinc +1728.6%
Contains more Copper +113.3%
Contains more Selenium +12825%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%

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.
Roe
8
:
4
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2961.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2961.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
3
:
2
Melon
Contains more Protein +2478.4%
Contains more Fats +8130%
Contains more Other +622.2%
Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +56.7%
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +2478.4%
Contains more Fats +8130%
Contains more Other +622.2%
Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +56.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
1
Melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8628.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8628.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 5.68g Melon
Protein 28.62g 1.11g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.1g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 6.58g Melon
Calories 204kcal 28kcal Roe
Sugar 5.69g Roe
Fiber 0g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 28mg 11mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 0.34mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 5mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 182mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 1.28mg 0.07mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.06mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 51.7µg 0.4µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 16.4mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.015mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.031mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 0.232mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.084mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.163mg Roe
Folate 92µg 8µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0µg Roe
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 0mg Melon
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.025g Melon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.002g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.039g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
169%
Roe
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $99.4)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients
  2. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.